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2007 Chevrolet Aveo Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 32% of all 216 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest electrical complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 9 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 71,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
70
32% of 216
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
9
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
71,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Chevrolet Aveo electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 20, 2006, latest Jan 24, 2026.

2007 Chevrolet Aveo electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month6Nov 2006Oct 2009Jun 2011Jul 2014Feb 2015Aug 2015Jun 2016Jul 2021
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Jan 2026; peak Jul 2014 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo

  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.

Electrical System complaints by Aveo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200586 (37%)
  2. 200683 (44%)
  3. 200770 (32%)
  4. 200863 (39%)
  5. 200957 (34%)
  6. 201016 (24%)
  7. 201116 (21%)
  8. 20121 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 70 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 32% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has the most electrical complaints (86), compared with 70 for the 2007.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo concerns the electrical: 14V261000.

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.