repaired · 2016 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. If the DRL module melts due to the heat generation, it could cause a vehicle fire.
2007 Chevrolet AveoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 216 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-261 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has problems
216 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
84Air bags21 crash/fire/injury
50Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
32Exterior lighting5 crash/fire/injury
17Engine and engine cooling
14Power train
13Engine
11Suspension
10Service brakes, hydraulic
10Vehicle speed control
5517 other systems15 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 84 | 21 |
| Electrical system | 50 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 32 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 1 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Engine | 13 | 2 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 |
| 17 other systems | 55 | 15 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2007 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. IF THESE CONDITIONS OCCURRED IN AN ACTUAL CRASH, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
38kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 65 air bags complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
28under 30k miles58under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Aveo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Aveo median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Chevrolet Aveo safety ratings
2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Aveo owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The airbag warning light has remained illuminated since I acquired the vehicle in January 2025. The warning light stays on continuously and does not reset. This indicates a fault in the airbag system, and I have been advised that when this light is on, the airbags may be disabled and may not deploy…
While driving, the vehicle began experiencing repeated electrical failures including blown fuses, inoperative headlights and brake lights, and the transmission becoming locked in PARK. When the fuse blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of PARK and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the driver’s side front air bag sensor warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and completed a diagnostic test which displayed a failure with…
Own a 2007 Aveo?
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