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2004 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical system Problems

Complaints
37about this part
Share
18%of 206 total for the year
Median mileage
71,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 18% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While in my driveway, I went to turn ignition on, and car would not start. Radio turned off. It was not until I floored the pedal that the gas and motor started. It happens off and on. Also the key and ignition switch entry area are extremely hot. I am worried this is in fact one of the ignition problems that chevy did not list or is refusing to fix. Please help,. It is not the battery. Updated 12/8/2014”

NHTSA complaint #10592542, filed 2014-05, 134,000 miles

“Ever since I bought the car new the clock has never worked right. It runs for a few hours, shuts off for a few hours. Dealer couldn't fix when under warranty because they couldn't make it repeat. Most recently, the electronic door locks have stopped working, both inside and with the keyless entry. I tried changing the fuse, but that didn't help.”

NHTSA complaint #10268941, filed 2009-05, 100 miles

“Key gets really hot and after I drive it for a while and shut car off and go to turn it back on after it sits for just a few minutes it will start but it will keep dying and then I have to let it sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes before it will start I guess the ignition has to cool down and it will be fine until it gets hot again I am afraid of car catching fire.”

NHTSA complaint #10160222, filed 2006-06, 53,442 miles

“My 2004 Chevrolet AVEO has a problem with the ignition key getting very hot. I am worried of a electrical fire. My A/C went out due to a bad seal and I was told they had redesigned the A/C compressor. What are my options?”

NHTSA complaint #10279025, filed 2009-08, 65,000 miles

“I have a 2004 chevy AVEO and a 2005 chevy cobalt my ignition switch on my AVEO does the same thing as cobalt but AVEO not recalled itook cobalt in dealer replaced ignition swtich took AVEO in for recall for drl switch dealer wants over 300.oo dollors to replace ignition switch I will be driving along at different speeds car will shut off starts back up when I put key in have to move key several times to start car dealer says no recall on the AVEO for ignition switch but it is doing the same thing as my cobalt did is this a different switch the AVEO has done this several times over the last…”

NHTSA complaint #10721238, filed 2015-05, 125,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20111519%
20101624%
20095030%
20084427%
20075023%
20066735%
20056729%
20043718%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine cooling
62 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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