NHTSA has 1,564 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt[1]. The biggest group names the steering system, with 689 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints across several parts of the car, and these groups stand out.
- Steering. 689 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe a wheel that sticks, pulls to one side or locks up, and power assist that cuts in and out in the middle of a turn. Some say they lost control of the car.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 283 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe a strong gasoline smell, fumes inside the cabin and fuel leaking onto the ground after a drive.
- Electrical System. 281 complaints[6]. Owners describe a car that sometimes will not start, a key that will not come out of the ignition, and dealers who could not reproduce the fault.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. 150 complaints[7]. Owners describe leaks near the gas tank and odd knocking sounds on a cold start. Some say a mechanic told them the leak was common.
- Air Bags. 144 complaints[8].
- Engine. 80 complaints[9].
- Suspension. 75 complaints[10].
- Brakes. 51 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 Cobalt is necessarily included.
- Electrical System › Ignition (14V171), April 2014. About 2,191,014 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away.[12]
- Air Bags (14V047), February 2014. About 2,190,934 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (12V459), September 2012. About 49,768 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Steering › Electric Power Assist System (10V073), March 2010. About 1,050,889 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (09V419), October 2009. About 69,139 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[17] | 21 / 29 / 24 | $3,400 |
| Cobalt, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 22 / 31 / 25 | $3,300 |
| Cobalt, 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[18] | 21 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 |
| Cobalt, 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[19] | 22 / 31 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Cobalt, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive[20] | 20 / 28 / 23 | $3,550 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 2 DR FWD[21], 4-DR FWD[22], 4-DR W/SAB FWD[23], 2-DR FWD[24], 2 DR FWD[25].
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBALT LS / LT 4DR SEDAN FWD[26] | 180 in | 68 in | 57 in | 103 in | 2,789 lb |
| COBALT LS/LT 2DR COUPE FWD[27] | 180 in | 68 in | 56 in | 103 in | 2,734 lb |
| COBALT LTZ / SS 4DR SEDAN FWD[28] | 180 in | 68 in | 57 in | 103 in | 2,888 lb |
| COBALT SS 2DR COUPE FWD[29] | 180 in | 68 in | 56 in | 103 in | 2,815 lb |
| COBALT SS Supercharged 2DR COUPE FWD[30] | 180 in | 68 in | 56 in | 103 in | 2,926 lb |
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,649 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2,330 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1,564 | 5 |
| 2008 | 940 | 4 |
| 2009 | 900 | 5 |
| 2010 | 583 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the Cobalt show 1,564 complaints and 5 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 6 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 2 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2010 (583) and the most are for 2006 (2,330)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 Cobalt?
The complaint record for this Cobalt is large, at 1,564 reports[1]. Steering leads the list with 689 complaints[2], and fuel and electrical groups follow[5][6]. These are unverified owner reports, so they show patterns and do not prove how often a part fails. Recalls also exist for this model year, and the recalls section on this page lists them[3]. If you are shopping for one, check the steering, the fuel area near the tank and the starting behavior with care.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
- Steering has the most owner complaints, with 689 on file[2]. Fuel and electrical groups come next[5][6].
- Does the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show recalls for this model year[3]. See the recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many complaints does the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt have?
- NHTSA has 1,564 owner complaints on file[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 1,564 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (116 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 109 injuries, 7 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 689 complaints name the steering component group (61 crashes, 4 fires, 55 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Cobalt model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Cobalt, 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 283 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 95,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 281 complaints name the electrical system component group (18 crashes, 6 fires, 18 injuries, median mileage at failure 74,750). NHTSA vehicle records
- 150 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 144 complaints name the air bags component group (48 crashes, 1 fires, 50 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 80 complaints name the engine component group (10 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 75 complaints name the suspension component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 39,672). NHTSA vehicle records
- 51 complaints name the brakes component group (12 crashes, 0 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 14V171, filed April 10, 2014: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V047, filed February 10, 2014: Air Bags. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 12V459, filed September 19, 2012: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V073, filed March 3, 2010: Steering › Electric Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 09V419, filed October 29, 2009: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Cobalt, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Cobalt, 2.2L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Cobalt, 2.2L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Cobalt, 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Premium, Front-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR W/SAB FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2-DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COBALT LS / LT 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 180 in, width 68 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 2,789 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COBALT LS/LT 2DR COUPE FWD: length 180 in, width 68 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 2,734 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COBALT LTZ / SS 4DR SEDAN FWD: length 180 in, width 68 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 2,888 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COBALT SS 2DR COUPE FWD: length 180 in, width 68 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 2,815 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, COBALT SS Supercharged 2DR COUPE FWD: length 180 in, width 68 in, height 56 in, wheelbase 103 in, curb weight 2,926 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov