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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

Tires complaints

3 reports
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2,504 miles · Jan 30, 2012
Air BagsElectrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic

2007, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED,, 2007 SWAY BAR BUSHING, REPLACED,2007 VIBRATION FRONT END, LOW SPOT ON RIM FIXED, 2008 VIBRATION FRONT END ALL RIMS AND TIRES REPLACED TIRES BAD AND RIMS BENT DETERMINED FACTORY ISSUED, 2009 VIBRATION FRONT END FRONT ROTORS OUT OF ROUND FIXED, 2009 LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUSHING REPLACED,2009 …

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2007, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED,, 2007 SWAY BAR BUSHING, REPLACED,2007 VIBRATION FRONT END, LOW SPOT ON RIM FIXED, 2008 VIBRATION FRONT END ALL RIMS AND TIRES REPLACED TIRES BAD AND RIMS BENT DETERMINED FACTORY ISSUED, 2009 VIBRATION FRONT END FRONT ROTORS OUT OF ROUND FIXED, 2009 LOWER CONTROL ARMS BUSHING REPLACED,2009 VIBRATION AND SHAKING UPPER STRUT MOUNTS REPLACED,2009 UPPER STRUT MOUNTS AND BEARINGS RE-ASSEMBLED RESET FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT REPLACED AND FIXED,2009 SWAY BAR BUSHING FIXED,2010 REPLACED DRIVE BELT ,2010 BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE FIXED,2010 UPPER STRUT MOUNT AND BEARING REPLACED, 2012 RF STRUT SHIFT (ON ORDER) AND AIR BAG LIGHT ON, REPLACED 2 BATTERY'S WAITING RESULT ON ELECTRIC. ISSUE., DID CALL LEMON LAW MISSED BY TWO MONTHS MILEAGE AT THIS TIME IS 59226. UPDATED 02/01/12 *BF UPDATED 02/10/12

NHTSA ODI #10445938

Mileage unknown · Oct 18, 2008
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingPower TrainCrash

I BOUGHT MY AVEO NEW. AT ONLY 6,000 MILES THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND 5,000 MILES LATER THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND I CRASHED--THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. GM WOULD FIXED THE BRAKE BOOSTER BUT NOT THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR! AT 13,000 MILES THE BRAKE DRUMS NEEDED TO BE RE-SURFACED, THE BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE CUT, AND I HAD T…

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I BOUGHT MY AVEO NEW. AT ONLY 6,000 MILES THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND 5,000 MILES LATER THE BRAKE BOOSTER FAILED AND I CRASHED--THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. GM WOULD FIXED THE BRAKE BOOSTER BUT NOT THE DAMAGE TO MY CAR! AT 13,000 MILES THE BRAKE DRUMS NEEDED TO BE RE-SURFACED, THE BRAKE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE CUT, AND I HAD TO GET NEW BRAKE PADS--AGAIN GM WOULD NOT FIX IT AND MADE ME PAY FOR IT. AT 16,000 MILES THE AIR BAG SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER FAILED. AT 18,000 MILES THE GAS GAUGE FAILED AND THE SHIFTER GOT STUCK IN PARK, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD WORK ON AND OFF. AT 20,000 MILES THE ALL FOUR TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AROUND THIS TIME, GAS MILEAGE DIPPED TO ABOUT 19-21MPG, BUT GM COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY. AT 30,000 MILES I HAD TO GET NEW ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS--AGAIN I HAD TO PAY FOR IT EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. AT 35,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SHIFT HARD SO GM RECOMMENDED I CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AT A COST $450 BECAUSE THE FLUID HAS A SPECIAL ADDITIVE THAT IS SHIPPED FROM KOREA! AT 44,000 MILES THE ENGINE DIED--MORE LIKE BLEW UP. GM SAID THAT IT IS MY FAULT FOR LETTING IT RUN TOO HOT, THOUGH I HAD NO WARNING FROM ANY GAUGES, LIGHTS, ECT... AGAIN I HAD TO FIX IT EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE 100,000 MILE WARRANTY. AT 48,000 MILES THE A/C NEEDED TO BE OVERHAULED--I HAD TO PAY FOR IT. AT 52,000 MILES I HIT A DEER AND AGAIN THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY JUNKED IT. ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT A DOUBT IN MY MIND THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. GM SHOULD BE SUED FOR THIS CAR. THEY DO NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY AT ALL. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS TREATED ME WITH DISRESPECT. A COUPLE OF DEALERS REFUSED TO EVEN ACCEPT MY CAR FOR REPAIR. THE CAR IS VERY SCARY TO DRIVE AND NOT SAFE AT ALL. WITH ALL THE MONEY I SPENT FIXING THE CAR PLUS MY CAR PAYMENT EACH MONTH, I COULD HAVE EASILY PURCHASED A BMW INSTEAD. GM IS ABSOLUTELY THE WORST FOLKS TO DEAL WITH. NEVER AGAIN WILL I BUY OR SUPPORT ANYTHING FROM GM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10245857

2,000 miles · Mar 24, 2008
TiresVisibility

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHEN THE WIPERS WERE USED DURING THE WINTER ICE/SNOW SCRATCHED THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE VEHICLE. THEY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND. THE TIRES PROVIDED VERY LITTLE TRACTION DURING THE WINTER. THE TIRE…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. WHEN THE WIPERS WERE USED DURING THE WINTER ICE/SNOW SCRATCHED THE WINDSHIELD. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE TIRES WERE NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE VEHICLE. THEY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE TOO CLOSE TO THE GROUND. THE TIRES PROVIDED VERY LITTLE TRACTION DURING THE WINTER. THE TIRES ARE THE ORIGINAL THAT WAS ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. THE TIRE BRAND NAME, LINE, SIZE, AND DOT NUMBER WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 8,789 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000. UPDATED 04/11/08 *BF UPDATED 04/11/08 *TR

NHTSA ODI #10222137

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

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.