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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,205 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Aveo lights problems

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2007 Chevrolet Aveo Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #28

Jul 102021

Aveo

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Out of no where it cought on fire

- Hughson, CA, USA

problem #27

Jan 302020

Aveo

  • 177,900 miles
I have problems with whenever I go to put gas in my car, some of it goes on the ground. Not all of the gas goes on the ground, but a little less than half of what I purchased. My headlights are so dim that I can't hardly see when I'm driving at night. Also, my passenger side air bag light is constantly on? there's one there and nothing bigamy wrong with it that I can see. The stereo.....only the driver side front speaker works, the other three doesn't work at all....please look into these few things or give me some sort of idea of what I can

- West Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #26

Dec 012018

Aveo

  • 82,000 miles
Vehicle headlights failed. Car was parked in the driveway. An hour later when it was started again, the headlights failed to come on and remain inoperable. Bulbs, switch, and relay have all been checked and verified to be operable.

- Appleton, WI, USA

problem #25

Oct 102018

Aveo

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall for daylight running lights over heating didn't apply to my particular car, but seems to be a problem in my car regardless. Ground wires in my headlight assembly have fried and left scorch marks on headlight connection. No actual fire yet just a melted plastic under the hood. Not sure if my car is invalid as have been fixed or just not covered but in either case part is failing.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #24

May 152018

Aveo

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. When the contact pulled in the driveway and attempted to turn off the vehicle, the electrical power shut off. As a result, the contact was unable to roll the windows up or down, unlock the door with the switch, and the key would not turn to the off position in the ignition. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V261000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Hudson, KY, USA

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problem #23

Jan 012016

Aveo

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated the seat belt warning light illuminated and the wires for the parking lights were burnt. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the vehicle's front light assembly. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 14V261000 (exterior lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- North Andover, MA, USA

problem #22

Mar 062013

Aveo

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My Chevy Aveo has had el cervical issues for the last 3 years. I have noticed that there is a recall for this year on lighting but my VIN is not associated with this recall and I am having the sam issues. And now nothing on the drivers side of my car is working. Blinkers, brake light and more. My light for my radio do not work as well. I have 2 kids and my car is not safe with the electrical issues going on with it. I have called the Chevrolet garage where it was purchased and all I am being told is there anything S nothing they can do cause my VIN is not listed with the recalls. I need my car fixed especially with it having the same issues as the recalled 2007 Aveos.

- Crestview, FL, USA

problem #21

Apr 252016

Aveo

  • 86,000 miles
Since the drl module was replaced as a recall item, I have had to replace each headlight every 2-8 weeks due to burning out. There is obviously a problem with the so-called "repair."

- Chugiak, AK, USA

problem #20

Sep 012015

Aveo

  • 168,000 miles
I have a 2007 Chevy Aveo that I've had to replace the drivers side > headlight on 5 times in the 4 yrs I've had it. Also, for the past 2 yrs I > haven't had any radio lights. There's a recall on the running light > modules for this year, the cars can catch fire. Recall number: 14V261000. The module on my car is melted and black. I have pictures of this. I've called Chevy several times > but get told there's no recall on my car. Do I have to wait until the car catches fire to do be able to do something about this?

- Fenton, MI, USA

problem #19

Jan 282016

Aveo

  • 144,000 miles
My headlights are completely burning out. I've changed them a couple times and my father told me my wires keep burning out. Also my fuel system keeps not giving enough fuel. I keep getting a gas line emissions when I get a check on my car. Check engine light on then off a few days later. Also my seatbelt in the back keep coming out.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #18

Oct 192015

Aveo

  • 0 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Have to change headlights every other month. When I change one the other went out immediatelly. Should not have to change headlight bulbs. Told dealer he said by bulb from them"? I bought correct bulb???" this has been ongoing since I bought car in 2010..ive replaced over 7/8 times.

- Agoura Hills, CA, USA

problem #17

Mar 022015

Aveo 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the headlight housing fractured and caused the headlights to face in an upward position. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 8/31/15 updated 10/14/2015

- Tempe, AZ, USA

problem #16

Jan 012015

Aveo 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
Dash lights quit working and could smell plastic burning from under the dash. Also the tail light on the passenger side keeps blowing fuses.

- Beattyville, KY, USA

problem #15

Oct 142014

Aveo 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet aevo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V261000 (exterior lighting); however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/06/15 the consumer also stated the vehicle stalled. Updated 04/28/15

- Sugar Valley, GA, USA

problem #14

Jan 012014

Aveo

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that burning fumes were present in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the dlr module wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V261000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Kingstree, SC, USA

problem #13

Dec 312014

Aveo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a burning smell inside the vehicle. As a result, the instrument panel became inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the park position. Also, the contact mentioned that the ignition key failed to disengage from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuse box wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V261000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 71,000. Updated 4/29/15

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #12

Dec 172014

Aveo 4-cyl

  • 58,000 miles
Daytime running lights suddenly turned off while driving and now headlights don't work at all.

- Wenonah, NJ, USA

problem #11

Mar 012011

Aveo 4-cyl

  • miles
Headlight failed. I have owned this auto 4 years and have had to replace 6 headlights. I just got a ticket because my headlight was out, and I had replaced a headlight less than 3 months ago. I have never had to replace so many headlights in one vehicle in all my 49 years of driving. These headlights cannot be replaced by the owner, because it requires specialized tools. I have to take my vehicle in for service every time a headlight goes out, so the cost in 3X what the lamp alone costs at a parts store. Something is wrong with the design of this vehicle.

- Madison, OH, USA

problem #10

Nov 212014

Aveo

  • miles
In July 2014, I received a recall notice #14093 from Chevrolet/GM advising of a fire hazard involving my daytime running headlights. The notice advised the parts are not currently available... I called their 800 number several times up through today to check on getting this hazard fixed. Unfortunately, today is 11-22-14, and they still are not ready to remedy the hazard. In addition, my interior light stopped working a few months ago, and it's not the light bulb because I replaced it. I would like this repaired too. I do not feel safe in my car, and in light of the fact that four months have now gone by since the recall notice, I strongly feel that Chevrolet/GM should offer/pay for a safe loaner vehicle until they remove the fire hazard. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #9

Oct 032014

Aveo 4-cyl

  • 233,500 miles
I was traveling on the Kansas turnpike returning home from a family funeral when I noticed smoke coming from under the steering wheel. I pulled to the side of the road at mile marker 116. My son and I both got out of the car and within 5 minutes flames began shooting out from around the steering wheel. It took state troopers approx 10 to 15 minutes to arrive on scene and approx 20 to 25 minutes for the fire dept to arrive. By the time state patrol arrived on scene the car was fully engulfed in flames.

- Louisiana, MO, USA

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