2007 Chevrolet Aveo recalls and problems

The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has 2 recalls and 216 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

How the 2007 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 9 Aveo model years — 2nd most.

2recalls

216complaints

25crashes

13fires

25injuries

52,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Exterior Lighting

May 19, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V261000 · 218,000 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Fuel System

Oct 17, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V398000 · 17,676 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: If these conditions occurred in an actual crash, a vehicle fire could occur.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Gm recall no. 06133. Customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine29

Vehicle Speed Control10

Fuel System8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007 vs. other Chevrolet Aveo years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2007. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, the latest from May 19, 2014 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (84), electrical system (50), exterior lighting (32). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.