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2007 Chevrolet Aveo Engine Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 18% of all 216 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 8 Aveo model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 51,000 miles.

Engine complaints
38
18% of 216
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
51,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2007, latest Jul 16, 2021.

2007 Chevrolet Aveo engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2007Oct 2008Apr 2010Mar 2011Apr 2012Aug 2014Jul 2015Jul 2020
38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Jul 2021; peak Mar 2011 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Aveo model year

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

  1. 200591 (39%)
  2. 200631 (16%)
  3. 200738 (18%)
  4. 200833 (20%)
  5. 200979 (47%)
  6. 201032 (48%)
  7. 201133 (43%)
  8. 20121 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo have engine problems?
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 51,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Aveo year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Chevrolet Aveo has the most engine complaints (91), compared with 38 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.