Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Aveo owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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 vehicle stuck and unable to be driven or safely turned off. The brake lights and daytime running lights also stop working, making the vehicle unsafe to operate in traffic. This condition has been occurring repeatedly and requires frequent fuse replacement just to move or shut off the vehicle. An emergency override hole on the shifter had already been exposed, indicating the problem existed before and the vehicle was previously being forced out of PARK manually. A tow truck driver had to use this override to move the vehicle. …
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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.
Tl* 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
Tl* 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.
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 do
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?
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.
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.
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.
Related recalls
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.
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.
Headlight complaints in other Aveo years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the lights of the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 15% of the model year's 216 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Aveo headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-261 (headlights, May 19, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Aveo headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 14% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 5 fires and 0 injuries to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.