2007 Chevrolet Aveo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 6%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,908miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo, 6% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,908 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After starting car, I was unable to disengage the car from the parking position. Was only able to get car out the park position by jamming a metal device into the manual shift lock release position. Ended having car towed to mechanic who diagnosed problem as needing a new fuse box. However, after first drive home, back to original problem: cannot remove key from ignition and if I do drive, electrical power goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #10669652, filed 2015-01, 90,000 miles“Our chevy AVEO once again was broken three times in one month the clutch stuck in park mode unable to go into drive mode chevy AVEO was earlier with clutch stuck on june 15, 2008, july 15, 2008 and july 21, 2008. Chevy AVEO failed to respond to recall the chevy AVEO as this is a serious hazard to my family. Couple of observations: chevy AVEO had a full tank when it was delivered on 7/21/2008 at 14889 miles. When I picked up the chevy AVEO on 7/23/08 it showed an 1/8 fuel was used during this service showing mileage at 14962. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235553, filed 2008-07, 14,033 miles“I bought this 2007 chevy AVEO brand new with only 9 miles on it. After I put about 33,000 miles the A/C went out... On a brand new car! Then the console with the shifters lights went out, blinkers would stop blinking and just stay green. I went to start my car at 10pm and it wouldn't start it acted like it was going to be then kept clicking. So I jumped it and drove around to charge the battery. I had the battery tested and they said everything was fine. Go back and the next morning it doesn't start again, all I got was a clicking sound when trying to start the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350067, filed 2010-08, 36,000 miles“Rear wiper motor makes very loud vibration noise; replaced under warranty front headlamp had condensation inside; replaced under warranty. Rear wiper blade no longer contacted rear window; replaced under warranty. Clock quit working, then worked only intermittently, resetting at 1:00; replaced under warranty. Radio quit working; replaced under warranty. Rpm surges during upshift with poor fuel economy (26-27 average); dealer not able to diagnose.”
NHTSA complaint #10223159, filed 2008-04, 100 miles“While car was parked I was unable to shift to drive. I had to call a tow truck to my job and have it towed. Luckily the tow guy knew where the emergency bypass was or else I would have had to wait for a crane to lift it. At the dealership they had to replace my brake sensor and my gear shift. According to tow guy this is happening alot. Thank goodness I wasn't driving it when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10332107, filed 2010-05Related service bulletins
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10237387May 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
84 complaintsElectrical system
50 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Aveo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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