Used 2004 Chevrolet Aveo Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Faulty timing belt and shifter. Lemon!
AshleyFeucht, 07/12/2010
2004 Chevrolet Aveo Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Timing belt broke at 47K miles (well before the recommended 60K replacement). As a result, I had to spend $2,170 to replace the belt and cylinder head. Also, shifter sticks when pulling out of park. These are two VERY common problems. GM refuses to compensate me and I plan to organize a class action lawsuit and/or take GM to small claims court. The only reason this car is still on the market is because not enough consumers are complaining. If you have the same problems, please speak up!
A fanastic car!
JASON , 03/28/2006
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My wife and I drive about 110 to 120 miles a day (during the week) so we purchased this vehicle hoping to get a fuel efficient mile buster. In all honesty we thought that it would be a 'throw-away' car that we would not care much about. We were wrong. This little rocket has been fastastic. Very reliable, great fuel economy, incredibly roomy, and a joy to drive. The majority of our miles are highway miles and it rides as smooth as any car I have ever driven. You would be very very surprised, I was!
Not horrible, but not great
lovethepudge, 04/18/2013
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Lets just say that thankfully my dad knows his way around cars or this review could be much worse. I bought my 2004 Chevy Aveo in 2008 with 95,000 miles, itÂs now at 116,000 miles. In the 4.5 years that I have owned it, we have replaced the gas cap, the catalytic converter, one of the pulleys just broke and the serpentine belt came off. (thankfully it wasnÂt the timing belt) I had the timing belt replaced right after I bought it in 2008. All new tires, replaced rotors (causing the front end to shake when I hit the brakes, nothing major). New muffler in 2011. The transmission sticks when it gets too cold outside. (ItÂs been doing that for a few years now).
Good first car
Paully, 10/20/2010
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Not many problems my extended warranty didn't cover, but almost no point in the extended, most repairs under $300. interior quality could be better, i don't like the cheap plastic siding. cheap parts brake (they are usually cheap on any car though-windshield wipers) caps on the wheels keep getting stolen, a/c went a few times, just a wiring issue. rear brakes locked after i went through a car wash (dust and dirt got in, got wet, cemented) drive car after washing to dry out the drums, clean drums to prevent. payed too much is my only real complaint bought 2 years ago it was 9,995 for the 2004. had one issue with clutch, safety button failed couldn't start car, easy fix $80.
I love my Aveo LS Hatchback. - 2004
patrick, 05/28/2010
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have driven a 2004 Aveo LS for 6 yrs and have not had to replace any parts except a gas cap (19.50). Mileage is great, seating comfortable and can hook up a canine seat belt to the back or front seat belts apparatus. I plan to drive it 2-3 more years.
TIMING BELT BROKE
rich200, 01/27/2013
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Many reviews of this car featured a broken timing belt. I have the same story, but it happened on the highway. Thankfully I was in the slow lane -- had I been in the fast lane I would have been killed. Standing on the side of a busy highway waiting for AAA is scary enough. Needed a new belt and top part of the engine. Total repair $2500, but four visits to the repair shop later I decided to junk the car and got $2500 from a dealer using figures from autotrader.com. No harm, no foul and now I have a brand new Honda Fit and vow never, ever to buy a Chevrolet product again.
2004 w/206,000mi - no joke!
One lucky Aveo owner , 10/11/2019
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best small car I ever owned. Two long trips 1. WPB, FL for 3 mos; 2018 was 6,000m 3mo trip from MO-PA-CT-VT-ME-MA-SC-westcoast FL-GA-MO @ 5'2 sleep in back seat. This car was made for me - hubs is a big guy & he felt comfortable in fr & bk seats. Have had normal wear & tear maintenance, although hi a/c doesn't work though I do have cool air fan, not a prob for me. For a used veh purch'd w/99,100mi on the odometer this car has been the crown jewel of the Aveo line. She needs a crown! Wouldn't mind knowing if my car (still on road) has the highest miles on this model.
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teasels, 06/13/2004
2004 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought the 4 speed Automatic pulls great in the high hills and handles great not a cramped feeling and I am a big man 250lbs + highly recomended
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2004 aveo owner, 04/12/2010
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car right from the beginning it has been nothing but trouble. I have had problems with the radio and heater I turn car off it stays on, they supposedly fixed it several times, also had timing belt problem, temperature casing split, I replaced, back wheel all had to be replaced, oil or something spraying out, transmission sticks, brake switch had to be replaced, twice this car is a nightmare, called Chevy main plant and they didn't want anything to do with my complaints. Let me tell you, I will never buy a Chevy again no wonder everyone is turning to ford or jeep and I have around 78k on my car so reading all this I guess the engine is due to go. GREAT
Good little Car
Julie, 07/02/2010
2004 Chevrolet Aveo 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in April used from my sister. It has 71,000 miles on it and have had no problems at all. I also drove this car from Chicago Illinois out to Seattle Washington and it did great! It is a small car but actually very roomy in the interior, I have had multiple people say that. My boyfriend who is 6'1 and 240 pounds said he was comfortable. I take very good care of my cars and am always up to date on car fluids, check ups, etc. Not caring properly for the car may be the reason why people have problems with it. Always check to make sure the car was well maintained when buying used.
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