2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs 2004 Toyota Corolla
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2004 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 206 | 477 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 409 | 143 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 69 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–27 | 28–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Aveo | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 23 | 236 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 62 | 46 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 60 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 24 |
| Power Train | 18 | 16 |
| Seat Belts | 18 | 14 |
| Visibility | 4 | 27 |
| Engine | 21 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 20 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
2004 Chevrolet Aveo
2004 Toyota Corolla
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.