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2004 Chevrolet Classic Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Classic, most often about the electrical (70% of complaints, typically around 92,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Classic model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.

Complaints40
Recalls1
Crashes reported2
Fires reported1
Injuries reported15 deaths reported

Most common 2004 Chevrolet Classic problems

  1. Electrical

    28 complaints · 70%

    Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.

    Chevy Classic 2004 would not start. First time this has happened. Out of warranty. Noticed anti-theft light on a few times, for a few minutes, 3 or 4 times in last month. Electrical system, batt, starter, alternator fine. Lots of fuel. Starts in neutral for 2-3 seconds then dies. Passlock assembly, part of the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 94,112 miles
    I own a 2004 chevy malibu Classic, the "unknown car". Unknown for anything worthwhile that is. Anyways this cars theft system from what I can tell is totally faulty and randomly makes you have to wait 10 minutes so your car will start. Resetting the theft system is the only thing that seems to fix the problem of not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 90,000 miles

  2. Engine

    5 complaints · 13%

    Parts named most often: engine.

    The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Classic. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the vehicle stalled and all of the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was currently inspecting the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 100,000 miles
    The vehicles anti theft system turned the fuel off. This has happened 6 times and resulted in multiple towing and mechanics bills. Has also endangered our safety by leaving US stranded along the road. Had replaced fuel pump and filters and lines, etc. Before I determined problem to be security system not allowing car…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 143,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2004 Chevrolet Classic recalls

  1. Fuel system: storage

    NHTSA 04V301000 · June 30, 2004 · 2,857 vehicles

    Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank, and replace it, if necessary. Owner notification began on june 23, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

    Full defect summary

    Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a fuel tank that does not meet specification. A weld on these fuel tanks may be insufficient, resulting in a fuel leak.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Classic

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Classic?
By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (28 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles); engine (5 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Classic have?
1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 30, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chevrolet Classic?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Classic model year since 2000, with 40 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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