2004 Chevrolet Classic recalls and problems

The 2004 Chevrolet Classic has 1 recall and 40 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2005 model; the 2004 may differ in details. Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Classic by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2004 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls

40complaints

2crashes

1fires

1injuries

90,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Jun 30, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V301000 · 2,857 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

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

Original NHTSA wording

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Gm recall no. 04058.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004 vs. other Chevrolet Classic years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Classic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Chevrolet Classic, the latest from Jun 30, 2004 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Classic?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (28), engine (5), equipment (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.