The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 235,676 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Consequence
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…
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…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
AIR BAGS
63
16crashes1fires22injuries2deaths
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
47
2crashes6fires2injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
29
5fires
ENGINE
13
2fires
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
12
4crashes2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11
1crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
9
STEERING
9
2crashes2fires4injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
1crashes1fires1deaths
Total complaints307
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of park and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving…”
“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 blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of park and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving…”
“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 blows, the gear shift cannot be moved out of park and the ignition key cannot be removed, leaving…”
“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, and I have been advised that when this light is on, the airbags may be disabled and may not…”
“The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. The contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 06v398000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The contact stated that after the vehicle was involved in an accident, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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