This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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On 7/6/2015 my airbag light came on. When I took it to the dealer to have it diagnosed, they said it was due to a faulty occupant restraint control module which would cost almost $900 to get fixed. I was told by the dealership if I got into an accident, my airbags will not deploy due to this failure. I am shocked this major safety issue is not covered by GM and has not been recalled. My vehicle will not pass inspection without this part.
1. on June 14, 2015, the red passenger airbag warning light came on and will not go off. I checked the owners manual and all it said was that there may be a problem with the airbag module. NHTSA's database states in service bulletin #sb-12-09-41-001, id #10047441 that Buick/Chevrolet is providing information regarding counterfeit vehicle airbag module for 2006-2010 Aveo (and other models). Any vehicle airbag defect or counterfeit part is a major safety problem! what "information" have Chevrolet/Buick provided"?" I am extremely upset that any passenger in our 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is at great risk! 2. in NHTSA's #14V2161000 recall subject: Daytime running light module overheating involves 2007 Chevrolet Aveo vehicles (& other GM vehicles). This is of real concern to us because we have never been contacted by Chevrolet about this defective running light module overheating and possibly causing a vehicle fire. We purchased our 2007 Chevrolet Aveo in 2009! please help. The consumer stated that GM will not replace the defective air bag sensor and module as there was no recall issued for this defect, and they can not afford to fix the repairs at the cost of $1,697.48.
I purchased a used 2007 Chevy Aveo hatchback for my daughter's first car. Since getting it, the air bag lights would sometimes stay on and then go off from time to time. Recently the main air bag light stayed on constant. Then the passenger air bag light came on too saying that air bag was off. Needless to say, it is not a safe car to drive if the air bags will not deploy in an accident. Getting it fixed will cost about $700 to change sensors and "other stuff". upon researching about Aveo's and their air bag issues, I'm happy to say that I'm not the only one experiencing this issue. Sadly there are hundreds if not thousands of the exact same problems from owners of Aveo's found all over the internet. All these owners are doing what I am doing, paying out of pocket to fix a known and documented problem by the manufacturer. These cars are not the best cars to begin with, but our daughter and her passenger's safety is worth the $700. Now if only Chevrolet felt the same about our daughter and every other owner of an Aveo and man up and fix the issue. Besides, don't tax payers technically own this company anyway because of the bailout"???????????" someone demand a recall on Aveo's and their air bag issues please!!!!!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
The front passenger air bag light seat sensor was replaced under warranty years ago, however there has been an ongoing issues now with the front driver's side air bag light. Last August it was a clockspring, a week ago it was the SDM module, now a week later they are saying it will take a new clock. Dealership claims this is an ongoing issue with these cars yet there is no recall.
- Manhattan, KS, USA
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The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed the air bag was not working properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,840. Updated 7/7/15
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The failure was reported to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was to be taken in for further inspection and diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,800.
The contact owned a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact's vehicle crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
Air bag deployed light came on approximately 12/3 and stays on. Will this cause the bag not to deploy if there is an accident" I have noticed on line this has been mentioned by others as well. Should this be a recall issue or should the vehicle owner be responsible for the correcting of the problem"
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to shift into drive. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the gear box needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Chevy Aveo 2007 showed air bag light deployed and the ignition key has a defect when key is entered Chevy Aveo accelerates to 2000 RPM and shuts off the Aveo.
The air bag warning light in my 2007 Chevrolet Aveo continuously stayed on. Upon reading the manual I found out that this could mean that in the event of a crash the air bags would not deploy and it stated to immediately get the car serviced. I immediately called the dealer, where we purchased the car for my young son, and made an appointment. I, then, researched this air bag issue on the safercar.gov website and found pages of complaints regarding the air bag warning light continuously staying on in these cars. There were also pages of complaints from people who had been in crashes where there air bags didn't deploy and one case where the air bags didn't deploy in a fatal crash. There were also service bulletins regarding counterfeit air bags being used in Chevrolet Aveos. However, even though there is a mountain of evidence regarding how dangerous this is and all the vehicles that have the same issue, there is still no recall. It cost me over $700 to have this problem resolved and I don't think it is our responsibility to pay for this very important lifesaving repair when it is such a prominent problem in these cars. I had no choice but to get this problem resolved as this is my young son's car. I believe no one should have to pay for these repairs and a recall is definitely warranted. What about all the people who do not have the money to get these repairs"?? are their lives less significant because GM doesn't want to do the right thing and fix a defect that is their responsibility and not the consumers. How many people have to die to get this issue resolved???"
Airbag light stays on all the time dealer says it is $900 to fix it. You would think with all the other complaints Chevy would take care of the problem.
My airbags failed to deploy when I was rear-ended in my Chevy Aveo. I sustained multiple injuries to my head, mouth, eye, nose, and lost consciousness in addition to other injuries to my body.
I purchased this Chevy Aveo lt in 2009, in 2012 the air bag light in the dash board came on and will not go off, the Chevy dealer is trying to charge me to fix it and there is all kinds of people talking about this problem and my mechanic told me with the air bag light on the air bags will not deploy if I were to get in a accident, I called Chevy and they are trying to charge me just to look at it car, with all the bad reviews on the 2007 Chevy Aveo I would think Chevy would stand behind there cars and fix the issues with this air bag light staying on all the time, something needs to be done about this...
Noticed airbag warning light staying on all the time. Since I was only driver, I soon forgot about it. Now that wife is driving it, I became concerned. I had dealer run diagnostic and they said the air bag system checks out just fine and will function properly, but are at a loss as to why the light stays on. Further troubleshooting will involve removing the dash and an awful lot of money. Shouldn't this type of problem be covered under safety recall?
My airbag never deployed during a front end collision. My car continues to get stuck in park. The passenger side window switch does not work. The ac continuous to make a ticking sound and still does not work after replacing a valve for a leak and replacing the compressor.
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- Knightdale, NC, USA