2004 Chevrolet Aveo Review
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Refined road manners and a spacious interior make this one of the better subcompacts on the market, but you miss out on the generous warranty of its competitors.
Pros
Low price, ample headroom, logical control layout, available MP3 player, loads of cargo room in hatchback models.
Cons
Flat seats, shorter warranty period than some of its competitors.
What's New for 2004
The Aveo is an all-new entry-level car from Chevrolet available as a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
My lady bug AKA my chevy aveo 1.6L 4cyl
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought my Chevy aveo with 32000 and i now have 45000. just recent i had a new timing belt put on because there know to brake at 4000 to 6000 miles. something else you need to keep a good eye on is the plastic thermostat. upgrade is i had aftermarket cruse control installed on my aveo. Good luck if y buy the chevy aveo I had just these 2 problems with my aveo but any car can have problems !! I,m planing to buy another one my next Car purchase.
Favorite Features
mp3 player a/c easy to park Great on gas
Suggested Improvements
longer timing belt changing intervals Cruse control factory installed.
Would not recomend this vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
In 2007 we bought a 2004 Chevy Aveo LS used with around 55000 miles. At 65000 miles the timing belt broke causing major damage to the valves, guides, and pistons. At that time it seemed the only place parts could be obtained or a different engine was thru a GM dealership. A different engine was cost prohibitive. After sitting a year and two months I started working on it this week. In the process of repair I wanted to install a new transmission input shaft seal(automatic). The local parts stores said it was a GM item. Upon contacting my GM dealer they said you have to buy the whole case to get the seal. Cost around $1000. Chevys wonder, owners nightmare.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
I bought a lemon too
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought it at 1yr old and 7000 miles. First the engine light goes on if gas cap not tight. Windshield wiper bolt stripped so I only had 1 wiper working. After 3 years and 30000, break lights do not work. All bulbs blew at once. It's an electrical problem. Dealership thought they fixed it. 1 week later same problem all bulbs blew. After 40,000 miles shocks are worn, car getting bouncy. The last straw, The car was hit and totaled. Thank goodness I was hit on passenger side, because if I had been on the passenger side I would be a goner. The window exploded, glass everywhere, I was cut. thank goodness for seatbelts. All cars should have side air bags standard.
Favorite Features
gas mileage
Suggested Improvements
Side airbags standard on all vehicles. Stop making bad cars like Yugo, Metros and Aveos.
Toy car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 4 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car is awful, timing belt snapped at 4500 miles, replaced engine and never worked the same again. Multiple problems in the design yet GM still doesn't do anything about it. Don't be fooled, this is NOT an American-made car. It's a Daewoo Lanos in a Suzuki designed body. I cringe every time I see one on the road now, GM should scrap it as it is giving them a terrible reputation.
Favorite Features
window size
Suggested Improvements
the entire power-train needs to be re-designed.
Wouldn't recommend one to anyone
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Timing belt broke 45,000 took out all but one valve. Coil pack went out 55,000. Right rear wheel bearing went out 59,000. Catalytic converter went out 60,000. Alarm system goes off on its own 63,000. Right rear wheel bearing went out second time disintegrating locking up rear wheel, no warning. 110,000 windshield leak above steering wheel, only when setting. Hood release cable snapped 112,000. Rear hatch latch stopped working 113,000. Gas mileage never better then 32mpg
Favorite Features
Roomy interior (for a car this size)
Suggested Improvements
Either change gearing or add a 6 speed for better highway speed to rpm 2004 tires were dangerous in the snow. Use more aggressive tread.
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