2007 Chevrolet Aveo
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 216
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
39% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 216 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 206 |
| 2005 | 235 |
| 2006 | 189 |
| 2007 | 216 |
| 2008 | 163 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 77 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
39% · 84 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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Lost control while braking/steering on black ice after a curve to avoid wrecked vehicles and motorists in lanes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-06
I was about to start the car and the airbag on the left side of the driver's seat exploded, injuring my left arm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-08
Also filed under Seats
My mother was killed in a 1 car accident outside tallahassee, fl on I10 on 8 May 2007. She went into the median and hit trees head-on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-06-08
Electrical system
24% · 51 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and fuses and circuit breakers.
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Out of no where it cought on fire
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-16
Also filed under Engine
Exterior lighting
15% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing headlights.
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing engine and cooling system.
Service brakes
7% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-11-16Fuel system, gasoline06V398000 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…
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…
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2007Complaint volume 216 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-02-06Exterior lighting14V261000 General Motors is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles equipped with daytime running lights (DRL).
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2007 Chevrolet Aveo — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 84 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 51 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 32 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V398000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 14V261000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.