2007 Chevrolet Aveo lights 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 Jan 31, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 177,900 miles · IN

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

Filed Dec 6, 2018 · Lights · 82,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Oct 23, 2018 · Lights · 90,000 miles · IL

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.

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 28, 2017 · Lights, Seat belts · 120,000 miles · MA · fire

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

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 May 5, 2016 · Lights · 86,000 miles · AK

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."

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?