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.
2007 Chevrolet Aveo: headlights failing or too dim
24 of the 216 complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 86,000
- recalls
- 1
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
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
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.
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.
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."
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?
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.
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.
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.
Tl* 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*cn updated 10/14/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet aveo. When the contact started the vehicle and activated the headlights, all the electrical power failed. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a shift interlock solenoid. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,587.
Daytime running lights suddenly turned off while driving and now headlights don't work at all.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 14V261000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
24 of 216 owner complaints about the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo (11%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
Airbag light 52No deployment 18Fire or smoke 11Stalling 9Check engine light 8Wipers 7ABS 6Loss of power 6Adaptive cruise 5Won't shift 5
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