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2004 Chevrolet Aveo Steering Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
4%of 206 total for the year
Median mileage
28,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 4% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I stopped at stop sign moved through intersection the suddenly dove to the ditch .I was moving at highway speeds on i75 5 minutes earlier then turned on the side road s to my home .the rack and pinion broke in two sending me into ditch. If this happened 10 minutes earlier I would be dead.”

NHTSA complaint #10573281, filed 2014-03, 123,000 miles

“As I began to accelerate onto the highway, I felt that my car was not picking up, I could only get to around 40-45mph on a highway that is 65mph. I nearly got rear-ended by cars flying up on me and I quickly pulled off to the shoulder just in time as the power steering also went out and the car appeared to have stopped running. I could not get the car to start again. The diagnostics came back that the timing belt had gone and it could be fixed for anywhere between $800 to needing a brand new motor. …”

NHTSA complaint #10505451, filed 2013-04, 84,000 miles

“My vehicle will be driving fine and I will attempt to make a left or right turn and intermittently the steering wheel will lock up, all the lights on the dash board will come on and the car will stop! This has happened to me 4 times in 2 wks and dealer can not duplicate my concern I am still experiencing this problem. The vehicle has 600 miles on it, I drive 15 miles a day to and from work, no highway. Dealer can not find the problem and I am forced to drive this vehicle. It is a big safety concern because the car comes to a stop when ever it feels like it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10100251, filed 2004-11, 40 miles

“My Chevrolet AVEO pulls to the right, upon acceleration and driving at a constant speed. I made the dealership aware of the problem and they said that it needed an alignment. They gave it an alignment and it helped for a few weeks. Then the vehicle starting pulling to the right again. I took it for a second opinion and they said the vehicle has torque steering and with the way it is built it will drive like this. Suggested welding weights on left side of engine to make it heavier on the left side, also suggested a wider tire, but they would need GM approval first. …”

NHTSA complaint #10095580, filed 2004-10, 147 miles

“Dt: the contact s took vehicle to dealer for an inspection. They determined that both inner tie rod ends had excessive play. This, in turn, caused two front tires to wear out. Repairs will be made under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #10145228, filed 2005-12, 17,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201168%
201058%
200995%
200853%
2007105%
200695%
200552%
200494%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo

Engine cooling
62 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 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.

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