Model year record

2004 Chevrolet Classic

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 50 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V301000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 2,857
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-06-30
Owners notified: 2004-06-23

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATION. A WELD ON THESE FUEL TANKS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK, AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	24	90,000 mi
Engine	4	94,650 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	118,500 mi
Equipment	2	75,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	55,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	2	38,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	40,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	95,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	38,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	100,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	130,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission	1	37,000 mi
Service brakes	1	114,000 mi
Steering	1	40,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	57,106 mi
Unknown or other	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	49,000 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.