IllustrationTHE ANTENNA MODULE HAS WENT OUT 2 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENS YOU CANNOT PLAY THE RADIO DUE TO MAJOR STATIC WHEN YOU TURN ON THE REAR DEFROSTER. *TR
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
560–25K
2625–50K
3250–75K
3575–100K
20100–150K
4150K+
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
Visibility complaints
5 reportsA PINHEAD SIZE CHIP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD BASE HAS CREATED A CRACK SPREADING ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FLAW IN THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN, FACTORY INSTALLATION, AND/OR AERODYNAMIC DESIGN. MY WEB RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT OTHER CHEVROLET OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE AVEO AND OTHER MODEL…
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A PINHEAD SIZE CHIP ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD BASE HAS CREATED A CRACK SPREADING ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FLAW IN THE WINDSHIELD DESIGN, FACTORY INSTALLATION, AND/OR AERODYNAMIC DESIGN. MY WEB RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT OTHER CHEVROLET OWNERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH THE AVEO AND OTHER MODELS. THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT ACCEPT ANY WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITY. *TR
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
A STRESS CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTS UNDER THE RUBBER CASING OF THE WINDSHIELD. I AWOKE IN THE MORNING AFTER AN EXTREMELY HUMID NIGHT FOLLOWED BY A COLD MORNING TO FIND MY WINDSHIELD WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK. DEALER SAID THIS ISN'T A PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM THE 04 T…
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A STRESS CRACK IN MY WINDSHIELD. THE CRACK STARTS UNDER THE RUBBER CASING OF THE WINDSHIELD. I AWOKE IN THE MORNING AFTER AN EXTREMELY HUMID NIGHT FOLLOWED BY A COLD MORNING TO FIND MY WINDSHIELD WITH A HAIRLINE CRACK. DEALER SAID THIS ISN'T A PROBLEM. I HAVE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FROM THE 04 THROUGH 07 MODEL OF THE AVEO WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. MY GLASS TECH SAID THIS THE CRACK IS VERY LIKELY DUE TO A STRUCTURAL DEFECT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCES HIS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY IS EXTREMELY IMPAIRED WHEN DRIVING IN SUNNY CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED TIMES. THE DEALER HA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCES HIS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY IS EXTREMELY IMPAIRED WHEN DRIVING IN SUNNY CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED TIMES. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS SINCE BEEN RECTIFIED. UPDATED 06/14/07. *JB
Official recalls
214V261000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.