Four problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Aveo based on all problems reported for the 2004 Aveo.
Ignition switch is overheating. The longer the car is driven (10-15 miles) the hotter it is becoming. It heats up so much that the ignition key becomes quite hot as well. . . But the switch itself is even hotter. I fear there will be an electrical fire starting soon, and have already decided to stop at intervals to turn the ignition off so it cools down. It doesn't make any difference if it's driven fast or slow, driving still heats up the ignition switch. The only odd occurrence that might be somehow connected is the right turn signal bulb needed replaced since this started.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch. Due to the failure, the vehicle could not be turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure might be due to a defective gear shaft or ignition switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,500.
I have a 2004 chevy Aveo and a 2005 chevy cobalt my ignition switch on my Aveo does the same thing as cobalt but Aveo not recalled itook cobalt in dealer replaced ignition swtich took Aveo in for recall for drl switch dealer wants over 300. Oo dollors to replace ignition switch I will be driving along at different speeds car will shut off starts back up when I put key in have to move key several times to start car dealer says no recall on the Aveo for ignition switch but it is doing the same thing as my cobalt did is this a different switch the Aveo has done this several times over the last year or so.
I purchased a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. I commute 2 hours one way to a job site. The ignition switch and the ignition key get progressively hot the longer I drive this car. The service dept measured the heat. On a 45 minute drive, the ignition switch temperature was 111 degrees, the key was 94 degrees. I am concerned of a possible fire within this ignition of the vehicle. Other Aveo owners I questioned are experiencing the same problem. I am extremely afraid to drive this car with the commutes I have to make to work. The dealership service and gm are passing the buck on this. Will it take the loss of lives in car fires before something is done with this car?? I surely do not want to be one of their fatalities with the extensive driving I do. This is not a normal condition and is presenting a possible hazard.