2004 Chevrolet Aveo Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,271miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 2% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,271 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.
“What's with AVEO's passenger side windshield wiper? It skids off the window and wipes the trim. When I first bought my car I thought someone made a mistake and put on the wrong size. When they needed replaced, I replaced the whole arm with a set matching maker specifications. And made no improvement at all. The tip of the passenger side wiper still swings clear off the window. Did somebody make off with the designer's ruler? Any chance they might give it back? I'd really like a windshield wiper that fits; don't really need one for the trim...”
NHTSA complaint #11155289, filed 2018-12, 60,000 miles“Summer 2005 the driver's side windshield wiper stopped working during a rainstorm while operating vehicle leaving my visibility extremely impaired. Upon subsequent examination, I noticed that the nut holding the wiper to the post had loosened and backed off. This stripped the mating groves off both the wiper arm (cast aluminum) and post (soft metal). Even after re-tightening the nut, the wiper was unable to move because the wiper arm and post were too badly damaged; all of the groves were entirely removed for the cast aluminum wiper arm. I was unable to go to a dealer to have this repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10181028, filed 2007-01, 16,000 miles“The windshield washer did not work. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to repair them. The dealer took the pump out gave it to the consumer and said they do not have any. The manufacturer told the consumer to take the vehicle back to the dealer and ask the dealer for a loaner vehicle. The dealer refused to service the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10099033, filed 2004-10, 542 miles“The way that windshield wipers are designed they are allowing excess water to distort the driver's vision while driving in a rain storm. Dealership inspected the vehicle for this issue and acknowledge the problem. Dealership is in the process of finding a solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10081636, filed 2004-07, 500 miles“While consumer was driving on side the road front left winshield wiper came loose and wiper hit the left mirror, obstructing driver's vision. There was no injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10101972, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsVehicle 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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