Model year guide

2004 Chevrolet Epica

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Chevrolet Epica is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Chevrolet Epica — representative photo
Representative photo

2004 Chevrolet Epica at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Chevrolet Epica recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Epica.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Chevrolet Epica MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,350
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume101 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Chevrolet Epica costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,750
Fuel only$16,750
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
187.8 in
Width
71.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Curb weight
3,380 lb
Front track
60.6 in
Rear track
60.6 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2004 Chevrolet Epica. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Epica. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Lights And Instruments

On certain vehicles, heat generated within the daytime running light (DRL) module could cause the module to melt, potentially resulting in a fire, which may result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the DRL module.

Transport Canada #2014255 · Jun 2014

Lights And Instruments

On certain vehicles, the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) module may fail, causing one or more of the following conditions: the DRLs may flicker but remain illuminated; the DRL indicator in the instrument panel may flash; the DRLs may remain illuminated after the vehicle is turned OFF; the DRLs may cease to function and the DRL indicator in the instrument panel will turn OFF. A loss…

Transport Canada #2012274 · Aug 2012

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may become misadjusted if an upward force is applied to the brake pedal. The stop lamp electrical contacts in a misadjusted stop lamp switch may not open when the brake pedal is at its natural rest position, resulting in the brake lights staying illuminated continuously without service brake pedal application. Correction: Dealers will r…

Transport Canada #2005021 · Nov 2005

Engine

A fault in the adaptive fuel control logic can cause certain vehicles to use air-fuel ratios during deceleration that are lean enough to cause engine stalling. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Control Module (ECM).

Transport Canada #2004304 · Aug 2004

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Chevrolet Epica

The Daewoo Tosca is a mid-size car designed by Daewoo in South Korea and marketed by Chevrolet as the Chevrolet Epica and Chevrolet Tosca, while Holden marketed it as the Holden Epica. Codenamed V250, it replaces the Daewoo Magnus and its derivatives. The Chevrolet Epica was officially launched in Europe at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. The Tosca is noteworthy in that it was available with transversely-mounted straight-six engines. Contrary to the preceding models, which were styled by Giugiaro, the V250 was designed entirely in-house.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2004 Chevrolet Epica vehicles on record

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2004 Chevrolet Epica — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Epica have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Epica. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Epica get?

The 2004 Chevrolet Epica has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.