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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.

Metric2004 Chevrolet Aveo2004 Toyota Corolla
NHTSA complaints206477
Recall campaigns29
Service bulletins (TSBs)409143
Investigations24
Crash reports2369
Fire reports93
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)26–2728–31
Median reported incident mileage61,000 mi65,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet AveoToyota Corolla
Air Bags23236
Engine and Engine Cooling6246
Vehicle Speed Control660
Electrical System3724
Power Train1816
Seat Belts1814
Visibility427
Engine219

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling1720
Overheating60
Airbag warning light611
Clunking / rattling57
Check engine light012
Hesitation / surging010
Vibration / shaking08
Rust / corrosion08

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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.