2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.

20062008
Complaints
2,001
Crashes
173
Fires
21
Injuries
171
Fatalities
10
Recalls
4

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1660 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:77,444 mi
Crash-related:58
Fires:4
#2282 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:101,888 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#3258 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:85,482 mi
Crash-related:15
Fires:6
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Steering Defects
660
complaints
Crashes
58
Fires
4
Avg Miles
77,444
Fuel System
282
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,888
Electrical Faults
258
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
6
Avg Miles
85,482
Airbags
139
complaints
Crashes
45
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,907
Gasoline Fuel System
104
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,708
Engine Problems
56
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
127,966
Suspension Failures
44
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
48,438
Fuel Pump
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,936
Transmission / Drivetrain
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
86,718
Suspension:Front
29
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,007
Brakes
25
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
Avg Miles
147,292
Steering:Electric Power Assist System
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
51,250
Electronic Stability Control
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
86,608
Engine & Cooling
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
42,345
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
82,373
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
46,409
Headlight/Taillight Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,767
Tire Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,617
Electrical System:Ignition
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
64,458
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
70,014
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
78,712
Wheel Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,740
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,112
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
69,716
Latches / Locks
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
51,725
Parking-Brake Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
55,003
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,942
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
31,265
Steering:Column
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,300

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,482,605 vehicles.

14V171000Electrical System:ignition
~2,191,014 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.

14V047000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~2,190,934 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.

12V459000Fuel Pump
~49,768 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

10V073000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~1,050,889 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has 2,001 NHTSA complaints, 173 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 660 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (660 complaints, avg 77,444 mi); Fuel System (282 complaints, avg 101,888 mi); Electrical Faults (258 complaints, avg 85,482 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 82,350 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt include 173 crash-related reports, 21 fire reports, 171 injuries, and 10 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,482,605 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (steering defects) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Cobalt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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