2004 Chevrolet Aveo air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 23 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 14 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 13 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 14 crashes, 13 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
My daughter lost control of her 2004 aveo. The state police officer said that the front of the car hit the tree a high speed and that the air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the floor mat sensor and clock spring needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,950.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo
- Engine 71 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Seat belts 20 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints