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2007 Chevrolet Aveo

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 169.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

173 reports with mileage · 43 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Air Bags. Review the 84 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 50 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 32 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

25 crash reports13 fire reports15 injury reports

Seat Belts complaints

4 reports
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120,000 miles · Aug 28, 2017
Exterior LightingSeat BeltsFire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE WIRES FOR THE PARKING LIGHTS WERE BURNT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE WIRES FOR THE PARKING LIGHTS WERE BURNT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE VEHICLE'S FRONT LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V261000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

NHTSA ODI #11020046

144,000 miles · Jan 30, 2016
Exterior LightingFuel/propulsion SystemSeat Belts

MY HEADLIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY BURNING OUT. I'VE CHANGED THEM A COUPLE TIMES AND MY FATHER TOLD ME MY WIRES KEEP BURNING OUT. ALSO MY FUEL SYSTEM KEEPS NOT GIVING ENOUGH FUEL. I KEEP GETTING A GAS LINE EMISSIONS WHEN I GET A CHECK ON MY CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THEN OFF A FEW DAYS LATER. ALSO MY SEATBELT IN THE BACK KEEP COMING…

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MY HEADLIGHTS ARE COMPLETELY BURNING OUT. I'VE CHANGED THEM A COUPLE TIMES AND MY FATHER TOLD ME MY WIRES KEEP BURNING OUT. ALSO MY FUEL SYSTEM KEEPS NOT GIVING ENOUGH FUEL. I KEEP GETTING A GAS LINE EMISSIONS WHEN I GET A CHECK ON MY CAR. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THEN OFF A FEW DAYS LATER. ALSO MY SEATBELT IN THE BACK KEEP COMING OUT.

NHTSA ODI #10823228

93,950 miles · Aug 24, 2015
Electrical SystemSeat BeltsSeatsFire

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS MODULE HAD A RECALL ON IT. I MADE AN APT AT THE LOCAL DEALER LAST WEEK AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY TO GET THE RECALL DONE. RECALL NUMBER IS 14236. THEY DID NOT FIX IT, SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART EVEN THOUGH I CONTACTED THEM LAST WEEK AND GAVE THEM THE VIN AND THE RECALL NUMBER. I PICKED UP THE CA…

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THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS MODULE HAD A RECALL ON IT. I MADE AN APT AT THE LOCAL DEALER LAST WEEK AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY TO GET THE RECALL DONE. RECALL NUMBER IS 14236. THEY DID NOT FIX IT, SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART EVEN THOUGH I CONTACTED THEM LAST WEEK AND GAVE THEM THE VIN AND THE RECALL NUMBER. I PICKED UP THE CAR WITH THE INTENT OF TAKING IT TO ANOTHER DEALER AND IT CAUGHT FIRE ON THE WAY HOME AND DESTROYED THE CAR.

NHTSA ODI #10759021

20,026 miles · Jun 8, 2010
Seat Belts

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNFASTEN FROM AROUND A CHILD OCCUPANT. THE MORE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNSECURE THE SEAT BELT, THE TIGHTER IT BECAME AROUND THE CHILD. THE CONTACT HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT WITH A KNIFE TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE VEHICLE. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNFASTEN FROM AROUND A CHILD OCCUPANT. THE MORE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNSECURE THE SEAT BELT, THE TIGHTER IT BECAME AROUND THE CHILD. THE CONTACT HAD TO CUT THE SEAT BELT WITH A KNIFE TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE SEAT BELT REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,026.

NHTSA ODI #10335195

Official recalls

2

14V261000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

May 19, 2014

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL). In the affected vehicles, there may be heat generated within the DRL module located in the center console in the instrument panel, which could melt the DRL module.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised DRL module, inspect the wiring connector for heat damage, and clean the DRL circuit grounds. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2014. The recall began on February 6, 2015. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.

06V398000 · Fuel System, Gasoline

Oct 17, 2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L ENGINE, DURING A NCAP SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH TEST, THE FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A FRACTURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH DAMAGE CAUSED FOUR SHORT CIRCUITS IN THE FUSE BLOCK, THE COMBINATION OF WHICH ALLOWED THE FUEL PUMP TO CONTINUE RUNNING AND FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THESE CONDITIONS OCCURRED IN AN ACTUAL CRASH, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUSE BLOCK AND INSTALL A NEW SECTION OF FUEL LINE THAT HAS BEEN REDESIGNED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.