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2004 Chevrolet Aveo Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 206 total for the year
Median mileage
22,510miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 1% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,510 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“5 months ago, we replaced our 2004 chevy AVEO's engine due to timing belt failure and had a new one put in. Today (2 weeks after) our car broke down again due to timing belt failure we are finding out we are needing to replace the engine again!”

NHTSA complaint #10326772, filed 2010-04, 45,000 miles

“While pulling out from a stand still consumer attempted to drive up a slight incline and depressed the accelerator, but vehicle would not go up the hill. After about 30 seconds vehicle accelerated and climbed the incline. This problem occurred numerous times in the last nine days. Dealer examined the vehicle, and claimed that the air conditioner was the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10087476, filed 2004-08, 20 miles

“I have a 2004 chevy AVEO that was purchased brand new. Since it was first purchased the clock has changed time by itself and the gear shift gets stuck in park.”

NHTSA complaint #10335961, filed 2010-06

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200911%
200721%
200611%
200531%
200431%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine cooling
62 complaints
Electrical system
37 complaints
Air bags
23 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Seat belts
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology