2007 Chevrolet Aveo electrical problems

Filed Jan 24, 2026 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ

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. The airbag warning light is also illuminated, indicating the safety restraint system may not function properly in a crash. These failures create a serious safety risk due to loss of exterior lighting, inability to shift, inability to turn the ignition off, and possible airbag malfunction. This failure is consistent with a known defect involving the Daytime Running Light (DRL) module overheating and causing electrical shorts, as documented in manufacturer recall and technical service bulletins for this vehicle. The problem has been reproduced multiple times and remains unresolved.

Filed Jul 16, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

Out of no where it cought on fire

Filed May 16, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · KY

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2017 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While the vehicle was parked or while driving, a burning electrical odor was detected in the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the odor could not be determined. The contact was referred to an electrical specialist by the independent mechanic, but the vehicle was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The contact stated that the independent mechanic advised her to disconnect the vehicle's battery. The contact researched the issues online and found the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v261000 (exterior lighting), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall, and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/25/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was traded in.

Filed Jun 14, 2016 · Electrical, Steering · 140,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · FL

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.

Filed Apr 13, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 168,000 miles · MI

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?

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · AL

Been smelling something that similar to plastic but could not locate anything but now I have had multiple fuses blown for low beams and drl. Ultimately all dashboard lights have now gone out along with no tail lights or low beams or drls at all and no horn. Dealer is saying that the fuse block is going to have to be replaced but the car only has 83,000 and noticed that there was a recall out there for the drl module melting or catching on fire but low and behold my car is not on that recall but looks to me that it should be. In addition to the lights not working correctly, the gear shifter will not come out of park and the key will not release from the ignition switch. I did also think it odd that my key would be hot to touch when it would release on previous occasions leading up to this failure. The first instance when the failure initially started with the lights and all that I could notice was while I was in a parking lot cranking the car, but the second time after changing out the fuse, the fuse blew again after I was driving on the road in 5 o'clock traffic.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Electrical, Seat belts · 93,950 miles · AL · fire

The daytime running lights module had a recall on it. I made an apt at the local dealer last week and made an appointment today to get the recall done. Recall number is 14236. They did not fix it, said they didn't have the part even though I contacted them last week and gave them the VIN and the recall number. I picked up the car with the intent of taking it to another dealer and it caught fire on the way home and destroyed the car.

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. While driving the vehicle, the ignition key became extremely hot. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch module, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj