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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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$750
Average Mileage:
137,700 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. repair fuel line (3 reports)
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 122019

Cobalt LT 3 2.2L

  • Manual transmission
  • 180,000 miles

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

Like many Cobalt owners, had power steering motor, fuel pump, and gas tank replaced under warranty. 2 months after those repairs, car had a gasoline smell and wet spot on ground. Dealer stated that fuel lines had rusted (common problem) and would cost $750 to repair (not covered by warranty). Purchased vinyl line repair kit with new fuel filter for less than $150 and made repairs myself in an afternoon using basic mechanics tools

- Robert N., Knoxville, US

problem #2

Sep 292017

Cobalt LS 2.2L

  • Manual transmission
  • 144,685 miles

I own a 2007 Chevy Cobalt that currently has 144k miles on it. About 30 days ago, I started smelling gas strongly both on the inside and outside. At first, I thought the smell was coming from the vehicle I parked next to in a parking lot. However the smell never went away even parking in my own driveway. As the days went on the smell got worse and worse. Due to finances, I am unable to get this repaired. I parked on a flat dry level service to check if there was a leak or how bad the leak was, nothing.

I'm very upset and disappointed with Chevy for not recalling my vehicle for this gas leak. My car smells like gas on the inside and outside, it's nauseating when driving. I don't have another vehicle to drive and am unable to afford to get another car. There is a recall for the gas pump for the Chevy Cobalt but because my car was manufactured in Ohio, it doesn't count?

- Amanda H., Dingmans Ferry, US

problem #1

Aug 012016

Cobalt LS 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,393 miles

I just got the recalls done for the power steering motor and ignition cylinder and ignition switch. I also had them look at the special coverage fuel leak but as with many other they said it was not covered. with some research on my own the more common problem is not the fuel pump but the Fuel Lines rupturing Near the Fuel tank. seems to be were most reported leaks are happening. I read it can be fixed with High pressure fuel injection tubeing and using the high pressure clamps though. I wish this was recalled as it is more common issue the dealer estimate to fix was $1400 dollars needles to say I. I am going to be doing it myself.

- Burney T., San Antonio, TX, US

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