YearToAvoid

2007 Chevrolet Aveo Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo ranks Avoid, the second-worst year of 8, with a complaint index of 86 and 216 complaints, dominated by airbag non-deployment issues (39% of complaints, median failure mileage 38,334) plus electrical problems tied to a DRL fire recall.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
86/100
#2 of 8 Aveo years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
216
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
25
reported in complaints
Fires
13
Injuries
25
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2011
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
26.5
23 city / 32 hwy
Injuries / deaths
25 / 2

Top 2007 Chevy Aveo problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags84 (39%)
  2. Electrical System70 (32%)
  3. Engine38 (18%)
  4. Brakes16 (7%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires16 (7%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain14 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body11 (5%)
  8. Steering10 (5%)
  9. Other9 (4%)
  10. Fuel System8 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy in frontal and rollover crashes, leading to injuries and at least one death.
  • Airbag warning light stays on continuously, with dealers confirming none of the airbags function.
  • Vehicle loses all electrical power at highway speed, with warning lights flashing and the engine stalling before restarting.
  • Parking brake fails to hold the vehicle on an incline, allowing it to roll away.
  • Fuel system damage after a crash leads to engine fires that spread into the passenger compartment.
2007 Chevrolet Aveo complaints: complaints filed per quarter212006 Q42008 Q32010 Q22012 Q12014 Q12015 Q42017 Q42023 Q1
216 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2026 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (21).

2007 Chevrolet Aveo recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V261000May 19, 2014Electrical System218,000 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    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: 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.

  2. NHTSA 06V398000Oct 17, 2006Fuel System17,676 vehicles

    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.

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

    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.

2007 Chevrolet Aveo fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
Combined
26.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,450
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Aveo years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution57235126.5
2006Good43189125.5
2007Avoid86216226.5
2008Caution71163126.5
2009Avoid100169129

All Chevrolet Aveo years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo reliable?
NHTSA data ranks it 2nd-worst out of 8 Aveo model years, with a complaint index of 86 and 216 complaints, so it rates Avoid compared to other years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
Airbags are the top problem area, accounting for 39% of complaints (84 of 216), with a median failure mileage of 38,334 and 20 related crashes.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls: a 2014 recall for a daytime running light module that could overheat, and a 2006 recall for a fuel line that could fracture in a frontal crash.
Which Aveo model years are better than 2007?
NHTSA data rates 2011 as Best (complaint index 14) and 2006 and 2010 as Good (complaint index 43 and 29), all well below the 2007 index of 86.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
EPA rates it at 26.5 mpg combined, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,450.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.