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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2007 Cobalt inherited most of the problems from the 2005 and 2006 model years, but toned them down (a bit). Sure, the power steering still fails and the car has a chance of going up in flames due to a cracked fuel tank, but it’s not as prevalent as the older models. At least not yet.

In 2012, the Cobalt was recalled for gas tank fires but only for owners in certain states.

Then in 2014, the 2007 Cobalt was part of a massive GM recall due to a defective ignition switch that could cause the airbags to not deploy during an accident. The problem led to 13 deaths, government investigations and multiple class-action lawsuits.

2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
64,206 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems

engine problem

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 102011

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 82,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Strong smell of gas when im driving the car in and outside. The car has trouble starting, I had it checked and was told there was a fuel leak. Called GM and was told even though their was a special coverage for my state they would not fix the leak. This is a dangerous leak due to a faulty plastic part. I hope my family doesn't die from inhaling fumes or blow up. Kinda makes you think its another pinto exploding gas tank deal. I guess they wont do anything until someone dies. I have had many problems with this car starting a week after I bought it new. Knocking when the engine starts, using oil now, airbags not working, small electrical things keep going wrong. When I take it in im told they cant reproduce the problems.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #1

Jan 192010

Cobalt

  • 46,412 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle various speeds including approximately 35 mph she noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard, moments later the vehicle began to stall. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 46412.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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