2007 Chevrolet Aveo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, and owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
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.
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…
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Fuel system, gasoline
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.
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.
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 25 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,594 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 43 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2026 · Air bags
“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,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 24, 2026 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo (Aveo 5). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–27 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 23 / 31–33 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Aveo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Aveo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 206 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 235 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 189 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2 | 216 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 163 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 169 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Aveo | 1 | 66 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 77 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Aveo | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
How do I know if my 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V398000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.