2007 Chevrolet AVEO: complaints, problems and recalls

DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER PURCHASING A NEW VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG INTERMITTENTLY WENT INTO LOCK MODE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND WAS NOT BEING SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO.*AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - THE AIR BAG LOCKED IN THE OFF MODE ALTHOUGH AN ADULT PASSENGER (155 LBS) WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND TESTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEIR TEST INDICATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE…

Owner-reported narrative. 212 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170486 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE FRONT RIGHT AND LEFT ROTORS WERE CRACKED.

Owner-reported narrative. 1,903 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171779 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE HAD LOST ALL POWER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF AND THE ENGINE IDLED AS THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED, AND THEN STALLED AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE SALES/SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE RECREATED. THE SECOND TIME, THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE THIRD TIME, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. ALSO, WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE AVOIDED THE TIRE TREAD …

Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10173876 at NHTSA ↗

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER #06V398000 WAS RECEIVED REGARDING THE FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE REMEDY REPAIR HOWEVER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WILL ALERT THE CONTACT WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.

Owner-reported narrative. 3,319 miles reported. Look up ODI 10174549 at NHTSA ↗

(1)PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR MALFUNCTION/ NO-FIX/ THUS NO REPAIR PURCHASE NEW CAR01/20/07 AND AIRBAG LIGHT ALERTS OCCUPANTS THAT (2) AIRBAG IS NOT ENGAGED EVEN WHEN AN ADULT IS SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAT. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. TOOK CAR INTO DEALER SERVICE AFTER A WEEK . CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE IS UPON A FRONT END COLLISON, AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY CAUSING INCREASED INJURY TO PASSENGER OCCUPANT. (3) DEALER SERVICE/CHEVROLET AND GM STATE THERE IS NO FIX THUS NO REPAIR HAS BEEN DONE AND VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN SHOP SINCE FEB 2ND, JUST TWO WEEKS …

Owner-reported narrative. 56 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185940 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET AVEO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REFLECTION FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD REDUCES HIS VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY IS EXTREMELY IMPAIRED WHEN DRIVING IN SUNNY CONDITIONS. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE HUNDRED TIMES. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 3,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM HAS SINCE BEEN RECTIFIED. UPDATED 06/14/07. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10190380 at NHTSA ↗

THE PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD REMAINED ON WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT MORE LIKELY THE INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON, RATHER THAT NOT, INDICATING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191786 at NHTSA ↗

MY MOTHER WAS KILLED IN A 1 CAR ACCIDENT OUTSIDE TALLAHASSEE, FL ON I10 ON 8 MAY 2007. SHE WENT INTO THE MEDIAN AND HIT TREES HEAD-ON. THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT IS 70 MPH AND THE FHP ON THE SCENE INDICATED SHE APPLIED HER BRAKES FROM THE TIME SHE LEFT THE PAVEMENT UNTIL SHE HIT THE TREES. SHE DIED 6 DAYS LATER OF A BROKEN NECK AND MULTIPLE INTERNAL INJURIES. SHE WAS DRIVING A 6 WEEK OLD 2007 CHEV AVEO WITH FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS. NONE OF THESE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I TRULY BELIEVE SHE WOULD HAVE SURVIIVED THIS ACCIDENT IF THE FRONT AIR BAGS HA…

Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10192744 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2006-10-17 (October 17, 2006)

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 LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND.

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.

Reported: 2014-05-19 (May 19, 2014)

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 (Chevrolet). General Motors recall number for this campaign is 14236.