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2007 Chevrolet Aveo: common problems and reliability
· 2003-2026One of the weaker Aveo years.
216 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 Aveo?The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo has 216 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system. Owners most often flag poor build quality with rattles, creaks, and cheap interior materials.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Aveo years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the Aveo?
Across the 9 Aveo model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2012) to 235 (2005). With 216 complaints, the 2007 Aveo sits above the model's median of 169.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 Aveo
exterior lighting:headlights
Campaign 14V261000General 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.
fuel system, gasoline
Campaign 06V398000ON 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.
What owners report on the 2003-2026 Aveo
Owner sentiment for this generation is overwhelmingly negative, with the Aveo repeatedly described as cheaply built, underpowered, uncomfortable, and unreliable.
- Very frequentPoor build quality with rattles, creaks, and cheap interior materials
- Very frequentWeak acceleration and difficulty reaching or merging at highway speeds
- Very frequentUnreliable reputation and premature breakdowns
- RecurrentTiming belt failure causing major engine damage if not serviced
- RecurrentAutomatic transmission slow or hesitant shifting
Owner insights for the 2003-2026 Aveo. Read the full 2003-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Aveo listings typically run $3,775–$6,075 across 2004 to 2011 model years.
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