Is the 2004 CHEVROLET Aveo safe to drive?

The 2004 CHEVROLET Aveo has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 04V407000

High Priority Plain English 2004-08-17

What This Recall Means

Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

What Happened

Your vehicle's rear safety belt can become twisted, which could prevent it from working properly in an emergency.

Risk if Unfixed

If this happens, you could be injured in a crash because the safety belt won't work as intended.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

We'll fix this for free by installing a new part that keeps the belt from getting twisted, and we'll do it as soon as possible.

Affected Vehicles

2004 CHEVROLET Aveo

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #04V407000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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