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2007 Chevrolet Aveo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Aveo.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo is a passenger car built on GM's Gamma platform and powered by a four-cylinder engine, achieving an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 23 mpg city/31 mpg highway/26 mpg combined with its 4-speed automatic transmission, and it requires 4.0 quarts of 5W-30 API-rated motor oil for maintenance. Reliability data shows the 2007 model recorded 216 total owner complaints, with air bags representing the most frequently cited issue among its two recall campaigns. Compared to the model's complaint history from 2004 to 2012, the 2007 year falls just below the peak of 235 complaints recorded in 2005 but well above the modern low of just 1 complaint in 2012, indicating that while early production years—including this one—experienced elevated reliability concerns, the Aveo's dependability improved substantially in later model years.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque81 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 550 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/60R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5-J; 6-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731175
Engine air filter25199248
Spark plug96130723
Battery88866261
Front wiper blades96898048 alt 96898049
Serpentine belt96183108
Thermostat96143112 alt 96407677
Cabin air filter96962173

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length169.7 in
Overall width67.3 in
Overall height59.4 in
Wheelbase97.6 in
Curb weight2531 lb
Track (front / rear)56.7 / 56.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 31 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Aveo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.8–11.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.80 sec — 2007 LT Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2007LT Sedan 1.6L I-410.80 sec18.10 sec103 hpFWD
2007LT Sedan 1.6L I-411.80 sec18.60 sec103 hpFWD
20095 2LT 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-411.80 sec16.00 sec106 hpFWD
2004LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-410.20 sec17.40 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-410.20 sec17.60 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS Sedan 1.6L I-410.40 sec17.90 sec103 hpFWD
2004LS 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-410.90 sec17.56 sec103 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 81 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.0 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-90 · GL-3
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.8
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 89021184 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts81 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type150
Oil Capacity6.80 oz
Standard BCI Group Number86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17-23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature189-216 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55-62
Engine Compression100
Engine Oil Pressure35 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch ROTOR / WITH 9 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket20 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle70 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.020
Brake ApplicationWITH 10 inch ROTOR / WITH 9 inch ROTOR
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
170 ft. lbs., step2: 30 degrees, step 3: 1570 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
118 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
260 degrees60 degrees
360 degrees60 degrees
460 degrees60 degrees
510

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · PCV System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miEVAP Purge Control Solenoid (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
Every 90,000 miEngine Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2007 Chevrolet Aveo sits near the midpoint of this generation's federal record, with 216 owner complaints—up from 189 in 2006 and higher than the 163-169 range seen in 2008-2009. It also tied the 2004 model for the highest recall count in the series at two campaigns, while investigations had already ended after 2005 and technical service bulletins dropped sharply to 210 after 657 in 2006. Complaint volume across the generation crested in 2005, declined through 2006, rebounded in 2007, and then trended downward through 2012, with TSB activity shifting heavily toward the 2009-2011 model years. The 2007 model's complaint profile was dominated by air bags (63 reports), followed by electrical system (25), exterior lighting (14), and engine/cooling (9), plus 25 crash-related and 13 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify underlying causes. Because 2007 represents a local peak in both complaints and recalls within an otherwise fading complaint curve, it is not the cleanest year in this generation. A concrete takeaway: only buy a 2007 Aveo if it has verifiable recall completion and thorough maintenance records; otherwise, the 2008-2010 models show lower complaint counts and may be a safer bet for a budget commuter.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
210
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
216
Owner complaints
25 involved a crash · 13 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 216 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags63
Electrical System25
Exterior Lighting14
Engine & Engine Cooling9
Engine8
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting7
Suspension6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V261000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 19/05/2014

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… 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…

06V398000Fuel System, GasolineReported 17/10/2006

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 1.6L ENGINE, DURING A NCAP SEVERE FRONTAL CRASH TEST, THE FUEL LINE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DEVELOPED A FRACTURE. IN ADDITION, THE CRASH DAMAGE CAUSED FOUR SHORT CIRCUITS… Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUSE BLOCK AND INSTALL A NEW SECTION OF FUEL LINE THAT HAS BEEN REDESIGNED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 210 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIC5650M2025-08-06Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5074R2025-05-30Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 Aveo take?

4.0 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 Aveo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Aveo get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.