2004 Chevrolet Aveo electrical system problems

37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo — 18% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

18%

share of all complaints

75,750 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 5

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Ignition switch is overheating. The longer the car is driven (10-15 miles) the hotter it is becoming. It heats up so much that the ignition key becomes quite hot as well...but the switch itself is even hotter. I fear there will be an electrical fire starting soon, and have already decided to stop…”
filed Jul 18, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly shut off when pressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to haley automotive group dealer located in richmond, va but the cause of the failure could not be…”
filed Jul 26, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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