There is 1 US recall for the 2004 Chevrolet Classic, and 0 in Canada. Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system.
Check by VIN to confirm the exact model and see every recall for it.
Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
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.
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.
Owners filed 40 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Classic (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, 5 deaths reported). Among 2 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 49).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Service brakes, electric | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Classic.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Chevrolet Classic 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
EPA ratings for each 2004 Chevrolet Classic version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic 2.2 L Automatic 4-spd | 21 | 31 | 25 | $2,700 |
Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.