2004 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 206
Latest campaign: May 19, 2014

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	1	May 19, 2014	14V261000
Seat belts	1	Aug 17, 2004	04V407000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2014Latest campaign


May 19, 201414V261000	Exterior lighting: headlights If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V261000 What's wrong General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module. Risk If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236. Campaign NHTSA 14V261000 · May 19, 2014
Aug 17, 200404V407000	Seat belts: rear/other IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V407000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED. Risk IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY BELT WEBBING GUIDE TO PREVENT THE BELT FROM TWISTING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. VEHICLE OWNERS LOCATED IN GUAM SHOULD CONTACT GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AT 1-671-648-8453. Campaign NHTSA 04V407000 · Aug 17, 2004

May 19, 201414V261000

Exterior lighting: headlights

If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V261000

What's wrong: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.
Risk: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V261000 · May 19, 2014

Aug 17, 200404V407000

Seat belts: rear/other

IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED.

DetailsHide details for campaign 04V407000

What's wrong: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SAFETY BELT CAN BECOME TWISTED.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR MAY LOCK IN POSITION SO THAT THE BELT CANNOT BE USED. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SAFETY BELT WEBBING GUIDE TO PREVENT THE BELT FROM TWISTING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438. VEHICLE OWNERS LOCATED IN GUAM SHOULD CONTACT GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE AT 1-671-648-8453.
Campaign: NHTSA 04V407000 · Aug 17, 2004

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component206

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

206Complaints filed

23Involving a crash

9Involving a fire

20Injuries reported · 2 deaths

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine and engine cooling	62	30	0	1	0
Electrical system	37	18	1	5	1
Air bags	23	11	14	0	13
Engine	21	10	1	4	0
Power train	18	9	2	0	0
Seat belts	18	9	2	0	4
Exterior lighting	12	6	1	2	0
Service brakes	10	5	0	0	0
Steering	9	4	1	0	0
Fuel system	9	4	0	0	0
Gasoline	9	4	0	0	0
Hydraulic	8	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	3	1	0	1
Structure	6	3	1	0	1
Suspension	5	2	0	0	0

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“Takata recall. On october 13th 2018 I was in a horrific accident while on the highway was an single car accident my tire shredded but still maintained air and my airbags didn't deploy on either side and I got a broken…”
Filed 07/24/2019 · ODI 11234617
Visibility/wiper
“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.”
Filed 12/01/2018 · ODI 11155289
Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. While driving 45 mph, smoke appeared under the hood. The contact stated that the coolant pump housing fractured and coolant leaked out, which caused the smoke.”
Filed 09/28/2018 · ODI 11132146

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2004 Chevrolet Aveo recall questions

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. The most recent, 14V261000 (reported May 19, 2014), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?

Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 62 complaints out of 206 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 9 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Chevrolet Aveo?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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