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NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

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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:
62,000 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #1

May 242009

Cobalt

  • Manual transmission
  • 62,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering constantly failed. The power script warning continued to read "power steering. The dealer investigated and stated that the power steering control module and steering column needed to be replaced. The repair cost was estimated at $853 to be paid by the contact. The manufacturer could not assist because the warranty was expired. The current and failure mileages were 62,000. Updated 062909 updated 07/01/09.

- Titusville, FL, USA

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