2004 Chevrolet Aveo Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 6%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 6% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet AVEO. The contact stated that the turning signal lights illuminated intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was exhibiting the failure specified in recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting).the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 50,000. Updated 8/11/4”
NHTSA complaint #10606183, filed 2014-06, 50,000 miles“First thing that went wrong with the car is the clock for no reason at all it changes to 12:00 it does it when the car is on and running it also does it when you first turn the car on. This has been replaced once and has failed a second time again. Second is my gear shifter I have an automatic and it sticks in park all the time and all year long the first time it happened I was sitting at a gas pump and I was completely stuck and it wouldn't move so I had the car towed to my dealer and they fixed it but it stuck 10 + more times since 5 times I took it to the dealer and 3 times it was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10213142, filed 2007-12“First, I have an 2004 Chevrolet AVEO. I have had to replace two tires due to flats. It's suppose to be some special type of tires on this type car. One tire is plugged and the other was replaced by a new tire. Second I have 15,040 miles on the car since purchase. Third, I have had to have the car in for repairs re: noise under the passenger wheels and the drivers wheels more than twice. The battery has failed to be useful twice. I need to know if these cars can be looked at for defects because they are a newer model and I have asked other if they had issues and they are the same. …”
NHTSA complaint #10165408, filed 2006-08“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet AVEO. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the headlights flickered intermittently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. The consumer stated the recall still has not been addressed. Updated 08/24/15”
NHTSA complaint #10668153, filed 2014-12, 15,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet AVEO. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact experienced an intermittent failure with the exterior lighting. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10703520, filed 2015-04Related recalls
- 14V261000May 19, 2014General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there…Covers: Chevrolet Aveo 2004–2008
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
62 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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