Vehicle recall 04V407000 · August 17, 2004
2004 Chevrolet Aveo
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear safety belt can become twisted.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the rear safety belt can become twisted.
- Consequence
- If this occurs the safety belt retractor may lock in position so that the belt cannot be used. In the event of a vehicle crash, personal injury to the seat occupant could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a safety belt webbing guide to prevent the belt from twisting. The recall began on October 15, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438. Vehicle owners located in guam should contact GM customer assistance at 1-671-648-8453.
- Notes
- GM recall NO.04069.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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V407000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 17, 2004
- Filed by
- GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04069
- Owner notification
- October 11, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 32,301
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet Aveo (2004): 2004
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