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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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,495 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system problems

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments (Page 4 of 14)

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problem #218

Dec 282017

Cobalt

  • 145,000 miles

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

Strong fuel odor in the passenger area, brake lights and steering wheel lights /buttons failing.

- Ofallon, MO, USA

problem #217

Nov 022017

Cobalt

  • 40,000 miles
There is a storng gas smell coming from the car. The check engine light is on and diagnostic shows it has something to do with the fuel system. I can't park in my garage bacause the fumes are so strong.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #216

Oct 202017

Cobalt

  • 250,000 miles
Fuel leaking at fuel pump dripping onto hot exhaust

- Wildwood, IL, USA

problem #215

Oct 282017

Cobalt

  • 144,000 miles

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

Fuel line leaking. Per mechanic, this should not have rusted.

- Dingmans Ferry, PA, USA

problem #214

Oct 202017

Cobalt

  • 118,400 miles
On 10/20/2017 I noticed a smell of gas around my car. On Sunday we looked under the car and noticed the top part of the tank is wet.

- N Chesterfield, VA, USA

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problem #213

Oct 032017

Cobalt

  • 140,000 miles
2007 Chevy Cobalt leaking gasoline on drivers side under rear tire. Gas leak very bad. Chevy said their was no recall but I understand that the NHTSA was advised. I am going to try to get Chevy to pay for this repair.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

problem #212

Aug 262017

Cobalt

  • 132,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, a strong odor of fuel entered the cabin of the vehicle. An unknown General Motors dealer in O'fallon, Illinois was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 132,000.

- East St Louis, IL, USA

problem #211

Aug 212017

Cobalt

  • 117,000 miles
Strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle and around it. Hesitation in starting vehicle. Took to have looked at and was told our fuel pump has a bad leak. Did research on line to find out other VIN 2007 chev. Colbalts also having this problem and most were covered by a recall. However, our is not! our daughter drives this car 2 hrs a day and it is such a fire hazard. How is this not included in the recall. This is a huge safety issue I'm sure you agree. The risk of fire from the gas leak and the large amount of chev Cobalts that have had this issue makes no sense you wouldn't cover the repairs. Please tell us the way to get this expensive repair taken care of. We insist you cover the defect! thank you in advance and prayers no one is seriously injured with this defect being such a problem for GM.

- New Sharon, IA, USA

problem #210

Aug 172017

Cobalt

  • 106,121 miles
Fuel leaks/pours out of the bottom of vehicle on the rear drivers side when car is running. Slow drip after vehicle is turned off.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #209

Aug 102017

Cobalt

  • 71,536 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact took the vehicle to West kendall Toyota in miami, fl for regular oil change and tire rotation service. The contact was informed by the technician that a very bad fuel leak was coming from the fuel tank and needed to be replaced. The technician also informed the contact that there was an open recall for the fuel tank (09226C). The vehicle was not repaired due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was called and informed the contact that the recall was closed and the contact would have to pay out of pocket for the diagnostic and repair fees. The approximate failure mileage was 71,536.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #208

Jul 302017

Cobalt

  • 1,300,065 miles

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

When I start my car, it smells like gas. A service technician at a Chevrolet dealership told me it was the hose. My car is stationery.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #207

Jul 282017

Cobalt

  • 151,000 miles
I suddenly started smelling gas when driving and parking my car. Then I noticed a small puddle under the car on drivers side in front of wheel. The next day it was leaking quite a bit.

- Warsaw, IN, USA

problem #206

Aug 022017

Cobalt

  • 97,000 miles
A strong gas odor was smelled inside the vehicle. When outside, the odor was strong from the rear end of the car. No visible leaks on the ground, but some gas was on the outside of the gaa tank. Like many other Cobalt owners, my dealer informed me that the fuel pump recall did not match my vehicle. This is a serious, life threatening situation... and its hard to believe I have to go this far to get Chevy to fix it.

- Radford, VA, USA

problem #205

Aug 032017

Cobalt

  • 117,000 miles
Fuel leak

- Whitsett, NC, USA

problem #204

May 012017

Cobalt

  • 20 miles
There is a hazardous gas leak coming from myfuel pump system, yet I have never ran over anything that could cause this. I have smelled gas every day in the car since I purchased it. I know that my VIN number is only a few pages off of the fuel pump recall for 2007 Chevy Cobalt. I know that my VIN number is only a few digits off of the fuel pump recall for 2007 Chevy Cobalt. This is extremely dangerous and faulty.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #203

May 012017

Cobalt

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fuel was leaking from under the driver's side door area. The vehicle was taken to alamo city Chevrolet in san antonio, Texas and the contact was informed that the fuel tank, fuel pump, and fuel hoses would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 99,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #202

Jun 012017

Cobalt

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving, the contact smelled a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the fuel line in the fuel tank was cracked. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall and was advised to contact NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Thorntown, IN, USA

problem #201

Jun 082017

Cobalt

  • 105,000 miles
Fuel lines rusted near exhaust heat shield on driver's side of car. Two visible gas leaks from lines after fuel pump is engaged, and car is parked. No doubt the lines also leak gas while driving. Mechanic says moisture builds up in the heat shield and rusts out fuel lines. He says this is a common issue for Cobalts hhrs, and Saturn ions, but as far as I'm aware, there is no applicable recall or special coverage issued by GM for this fuel line issue.

- Marion, IN, USA

problem #200

May 222017

Cobalt

  • 132,670 miles
Fuel line leaking in front of driver's side rear tire.

- Northville, NY, USA

problem #199

Apr 262017

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 91,800 miles
I noticed a strong odor of exhaust inside and outside my car when city and highway driving as well as after turning car off and parking. I also experienced sluggish starts. Upon taking my car in for repair it was found to be leaking fuel and the fuel line was replaced....updated 05/23/17 updated 09/15/2017

- Beaver Dam, WI, USA

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