2004 Chevrolet Classic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Chevrolet Classic, and owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet Classic
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Storage (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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.
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Classic have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 5 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 89,682 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My fuel level gauge is malfunctioning. Even though i have had the entire fuel pump assembly replaced and the in dash gauges checked, it will not register past 1/4 tank. After driving approximately 150”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 18, 2017 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Anti theft system keeps on coming on and will not let your car start !!! They even replaced the key holes with fillers in it. You have to turn the key and wait 15 to 20 min. Before it will start or so”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 16, 2016 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Classic. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21 / 31 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Classic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Classic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Classic | 1 | 40 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Classic | 1 | 49 |
Checking a specific 2004 Chevrolet Classic
How do I know if my 2004 Chevrolet Classic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Chevrolet Classic; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V301000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.