Chevrolet Classic recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 89 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Classic (model years 2004–2005). The most reported problem area is electrical system (53 complaints), followed by steering (15 complaints).

Model yearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005149 61
2004140 21

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2005 (49) and 2004 (40). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (40).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Classic model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem areaComplaintsModel years
Electrical system53 2 of 2
Steering15 2 of 2
Air bags5 1 of 2
Engine5 2 of 2
Vehicle speed control4 2 of 2

All 2 recalls

RecallDateProblem areaModel yearsVehicles
05V054000Feb 14, 2005 Suspension: rear20059,402
04V301000Jun 30, 2004 Fuel system, gasoline: storage20042,857

Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.

Owners reported a crash in 8 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 14 people injured and 5 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.