2007 Chevrolet Aveo Consumer Reviews

Hard Core Driving of an Aveo

Written by: Lenny Cieslak on 06/13/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5 LS 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I am a social worker for the Commonwealth of KY and cover 13 counties of my region. I have driven my Aveo over 45,000 miles in less than a year over mountainous roads (gravel, two-lane black top, and four lane highways. My Aveo has done excellent! I paid less than $14,000 for a fully loaded red beauty with sliding sky roof, air, auto, & alarm. It has been flawless. I even hit a 100lb deer at 60 MPH and only damaged the hood & grille. It took the licking and I never had to park it, but drove it every day since.

Favorite Features

Height, space inside, sun roof. Nifty radio

Suggested Improvements

Locate overdrive button on the gear shift knob. Invest in 1/8th inch more padding on the seats. Put an arm rest on the passenger seat also. Offer tinted windows as option. Put light on vanity mirror

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Look elsewhere

Written by: Joe on 06/10/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this based on Chevy's reputation. At 4000 miles the generator and fuse box fried. At 30000 the AC went, and the dealer seems unable to locate another one. When they find one they are going to have to special order seals. The front end will not stay aligned and the car is too noisy, especially in a wind. The standard transmission feels like it is grinding. The car is roomy and fun to drive, but it is not well built. My suggestion is to look at other sub-compacts.

Favorite Features

The car is roomy. It looks good. It gets great gas mileage. I drive 18000, half city, half country, miles a year and get 34 mpg. I actually track this with each fillup.

Suggested Improvements

Quality control. Quit using junk parts just to get a cheap car on the road. This only hurts in the end.

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Don't believe the window sticker

Written by: Jeff on 04/30/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

There is plenty of room in the front, although the seats could be more comfortable for longer legged people. The styling is similar to many others on the road now, and can be made to look pretty sporty. The worst drawback is the mileage. I drive 40 mises a day,35 of it no the freeway, and it averages 31 MPG. Not too good for a 1.6 liter four cylinder with almost no horsepower. I bought it thinking it would be alot like the Geo Metro only bigger. The Metro was quicker,and got half again more mileage, Boy do I miss it!

Favorite Features

The fold-down rear seats make for a pretty large cargo area in back.

Suggested Improvements

Better fuel economy is a must, especially with the extreme rise in gas prices in the last couple of months. Also, I know there is more horsepower available than they are programming into these. Many other, bigger cars get better mileage and have more HP.

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Good and sad

Written by: ReC on 04/18/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought this car mainly for the fuel economy: (1.6L 4cyl 5A) 25-30. We were so happy until--15,000 miles and bang, major repair, in shop for a week now, waiting for parts in drive train/control arm. This is a major disappointment. The car is light in the high winds! Should have bought the Toyota Corolla for 2k more.

Favorite Features

Gas mileage, easy parking and red!

Suggested Improvements

Put a good engine in it, not a timing belt that last as long as foreign autos!

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Great car for a great price

Written by: brooklyn on 04/16/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This was my first new car and I have not been disappointed. It is practical in terms of price, but very nicely designed as well. It is a small vehicle, which is perfect for fitting into small parking spaces, but inside it doesn't feel cramped. Additionally, Chevrolet offers a great warranty, which I haven't had to use yet, but it good to know it is available if needed.

Favorite Features

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turns out to be ok

Written by: christopher wilkins on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have come to love driving it but it lacks acceleration and the miles per gallon are not that great. I estimate that I get maybe 15mpg as oppose to the 26 to 32 that I have seen posted on the sticker. The head room is great, as for the leg room which can become an issue with passengers in the back. I like the handling around corners and how smooth the ride is. All in all, I've grown to love the cars qualities as well as its downsides

Favorite Features

The handling around corners and the music features are great.

Suggested Improvements

In my opinion, the car needs to be just a little bigger for the passengers in the rear, as well as the acceleration being a little more faster. I understand that it is a 4-cylinder but you can not drive on the freeway if it takes ten minutes to get on it (joking not actually ten minutes).

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Good long Hauler

Written by: Living in NY on 03/20/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LS 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

We just got our Aveo in December. I used it for a business conferance to Lake Geroge - 350 miles across southern NY. I set the cruise at 70 for most of the trip. I'm a big fellow - 270 - and I felt the car was pretty peppy. Lots of head room and body room. And considering I averaged 34 mpg, I think the car's a good deal. The dealer sold the car to us for just under 12000, including rebates. All we added was cruise control. We only have three thousand miles on it, but so far it runs like a champ. By the by. I had good winter tires installed at purchased - along with extra rims. The car handles very well in heavy snow and on ice with those tires.

Favorite Features

Spaciousness inside. And we both liked the looks. could have bought a higher priced car, but didn't find one we liked as much.

Suggested Improvements

My 1988 Chevy Celebrity - 2.8 v6 - got 33 mpg. You'd think that with 20 years of improved technology we'd be able to get better than 34 with such a small car as the Aveo. Come on guys! You can do better.

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2007 New body Aveo LT

Written by: xmktg on 02/04/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Very nice car for the money. I was totally surprised at the interior design, fit and finish, layout and features loaded into my 07 Aveo LT. I switched out a few things and customized the car, like two tone black and tan leather seats. The factory only offers tan leather, a little too much. Gets good gas mileage, has plenty of space and really no complaints. I even went back to the dealer just to price some parts to see the cost and the parts are inexpensive!

Favorite Features

Interior design on the LT, top of the line.

Suggested Improvements

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Best Deal on the Road!

Written by: intexas2 on 01/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo 5 Special Value 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Best deal on basic transportation, hands down! Drove out of the dealership with a brand new Aveo for $7250. Granted, this included a $2K GM Card rebate, but without it, I would have gotten it for $8250, a price including TTL. Performance is adequate, lots of room, and no power locks/windows that will break in a few years anyways. Great GM warranty. Build quality is very good. Engine is a bit weak; you'll need to downshift to make it up a steep hill. Gas mileage is good, not stellar. Appreciate the side-impact airbags. For the price, it's unbeatable! Lots of 2007's still on dealer lots if you look.

Favorite Features

Like the circle theme in the cabin. I'm 6'4" and can drive comfortably.

Suggested Improvements

Wheel covers look a little cheesy up close. Stronger engine and better fuel economy. (I used to get 45 mpg in a Geo Metro, so I may have unrealistic expectations for a modern car.)

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The Good and The Bad

Written by: willie m on 01/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Aveo LT 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Wanted a solid commuter with modern options, and liked the look of the newly redesigned Aveo. No doubt, this is a small car, but it does feel pretty spacious on the inside. I got the LT with leatherette interior, and it is definitely a cut above your average domestic. The car feels solid and is easy to drive; my only real concern is high winds on the interstate. Car feels like it might simply get carried up up and away. Also, long-term quality is a possible issue but I guess I'll just have to see on that one.

Favorite Features

Overall interior design, lots of little features such as heated mirrors, mp3 input jack, steering wheel radio controls, keyless controls on the actual key, useful storage spots (although very limited in number), easy to park, etc etc

Suggested Improvements

Fix the cupholders, the current ones are a complete joke. I don't understand how Chevy could design such a pimped-out leatherette and woodgrain interior but put in plastic Fisher- Price cupholders in there too. Ridiculous. Also, put in a power lock button for the driver at least. Did you forget??

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