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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:
57 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
51 / 3
Average Mileage:
67,145 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems

steering problem

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments (Page 2 of 33)

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problem #633

Aug 122020

Cobalt

  • 154,000 miles

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

2-3 weeks ago I got in my car to go somewhere. From the time I pulled out of my driveway my car was in limp mode. At the same time my check engine light, air bag light, power steering light, service traction light and theft light all came on. I got my car back to the house and when I shut it off it would not start back. I hooked it up to the obd2 scanner and the codes that came back were P1682( faulty ignition switch) and code U0101(transmission control module).

- Dunnville, KY, USA

problem #632

Sep 052020

Cobalt

  • 113,000 miles
I went to turn the car on and it wouldn't start. As I tried to take the key out of the ignition it locked itself in and have not been able to remove it.I was going to attempt the car jump but I couldn't put the car in neutral to move it to a position to get a jump because the gear shift is also locked. It is impossible to move this car as is.

- Teaneck, NJ, USA

problem #631

Aug 092020

Cobalt

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle and turning the steering wheel, the front wheels would not turn. Additionally, the service air bags message was displayed. The contact indicated that prior to the failure occurring, an abnormal cracking noise was present while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

- Geneva, OH, USA

problem #630

Jul 142020

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 123,213 miles

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

My family and I was riding in my 2007 Cobalt on the freeway 7-14-2020. As I was going between 40-35 mph making a sharp right around the curb on the I-10 freeway my steering wheel got very firm and locked up causing my car to slide. I had to exit the freeway.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #629

Jul 012020

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speed when their vehicle's power steering suddenly failed. The contact stated that there were many warning lights illuminated including the power steering. The contact stated that when attempting to gain control of the vehicle, their vehicle clipped another vehicle crashing into a nearby pole on the passenger side of the vehicle, then, hitting a curb causing the vehicle to stop. The air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed and totaled. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to their arm, leg, chest, and rib area. Medical attention was needed. The contact stated the power steering suddenly failing had occurred a few times before the incident at speeds between 40-65 mph. The contact had contacted the dealer (martin Chevrolet address: 23505 hawthorne blvd, torrance, ca 90505 phone: (310) 853-5846) who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Harbor City, CA, USA

problem #628

Jun 222020

Cobalt

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel became firm with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

- Apple Valley, MN, USA

problem #627

May 092020

Cobalt

  • 199,000 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 while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that she was unaware if a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.

- Dale City, VA, USA

problem #626

Apr 042020

Cobalt

  • miles
Power steering stopped working for no reason. Vehicle moving when this happened ! very dangerous!!!!!

- Grove City, PA, USA

problem #625

Feb 122020

Cobalt

  • 120,000 miles
While driving on the highway at 50 mph, the power steering went out

- Arecibo, PR, USA

problem #624

Feb 122020

Cobalt

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel ceased without warning and became difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 120,000.

- Arecibo, PR, USA

problem #623

Feb 022020

Cobalt

  • 2,330,000 miles

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

Drive my car was parking it and suddenly steering went out and code came up reading power steering.

- Burleson, TX, USA

problem #622

Jan 162020

Cobalt

  • 136,400 miles
Coming to a stop at a stop sign in my neighborhood, about to turn right when my locks started locking/unlocking on their own repeatedly. My power steering goes out, check engine light comes on, and traction control light activates.. my dash flashes service traction /power steering. Speedometer stops working.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #621

Dec 232019

Cobalt

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to steer and seized. When the vehicle was powered off and restarted, it resumed normal operation and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #620

Nov 262019

Cobalt

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While traveling at an unknown speed, the power steering failed to operate without warning. On one occasion, the entire vehicle shut off without warning and the power steering seized. The contact had the vehicle towed to casey Chevrolet (11700 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23606, (757) 320-1476) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had computer failure. The contact was provided a cost estimate of $800 for the repair. The contact had the vehicle repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #619

Oct 282019

Cobalt

  • 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering seized without warning. The failure recurred intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #618

Oct 102019

Cobalt

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While reversing out of the driveway, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact called serpentini Chevrolet of strongsville (15303 royalton rd, strongsville, oh 44136, (440) 482-8466) and was informed that the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

problem #617

Sep 082019

Cobalt

  • 150,000 miles
Power steering not working. Warning showed on dashboard.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #616

Jun 012019

Cobalt

  • 181,783 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the steering wheel seized and required extra strength to turn. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 181,783. The VIN was invalid.

- Janesvillle, WI, USA

problem #615

Jul 132019

Cobalt

  • 112,086 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 112,086.

- Stockbridge, GA, USA

problem #614

Jun 152019

Cobalt

  • 102,000 miles
I had been driving my car for about a half hour parked. Went in the house for half hour came back to the car to go out started the car the power steering light came on. I went to turn the wheel it so had to turn so I turned it off. Went under the hood to see where the power steering fluid went couldn't find it. What wrong with my car.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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