2007 Chevrolet Aveo Problems, Recalls & Reliability
307 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 99/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Airbags leads the reports, typically around 54,465 miles.
Below average
Where 2007 sits among all Aveo years
What owners report
“Air bag light stays on duration when i'm driving. I took it to the dealer and they looked at it and the light was off, but it came back on again after 3 months.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Aveo
“Since the drl module was replaced as a recall item, i have had to replace each headlight every 2-8 weeks due to burning out. There is obviously a problem with the so-called "repair."”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Aveo
“While driving on i95 my rpms dropped to zero without warning and i was able to get it off the road. The tow truck driver said the engine was blown. It had 63,504 miles on it and the required maintenance had been done less than 1600 miles earlier. No lights or warning. Luckily i was able to get it…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2007 Aveo
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 224 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 56,333 miles. Half of those reports fall between 22,550 and 90,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (2)
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,…
Fix: 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,…
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
210 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo drew 307 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 99/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Aveo problems?
The top reported problems for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo are airbags (84 complaints), electrical (83), and engine (30).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Aveo problems show up?
Owners most often report 2007 Chevrolet Aveo problems around 56,333 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 22,550 and 90,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.