2004 Chevrolet Aveo engine problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that…”
filed Sep 28, 2018
“While backing up my vehicle I shifted the transmission from drive to reverse. The engine immediately accelerated to approximately 500 rpm. I immediately put my foot on the break, shifted to neutral, and turn the ignition to off. I was able to immediately restart to vehicle with no problem. This has…”
filed Dec 13, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024
Engine problems in other Aveo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Aveo | 22 | 29% |
| 2010 Aveo | 23 | 35% |
| 2009 Aveo | 36 | 21% |
| 2008 Aveo | 20 | 12% |
| 2007 Aveo | 13 | 6% |
| 2006 Aveo | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 Aveo | 17 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.