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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

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments (Page 7 of 33)

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problem #533

Mar 072016

Cobalt

  • 127,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering lost power and the power steering light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

- Rhome, TX, USA

problem #532

Jul 222015

Cobalt

  • 70,000 miles
Key was stuck in ignition and was unable to start. Replaced body module control and now the check engine light wont go off, says air bags need service, radio is locked out, with a slew of other problems. Took it car to the dealership to find no resolution. My car also lost power steering briefly after only driving about 15 minutes.

- Belmont, NC, USA

problem #531

Feb 082016

Cobalt

  • 116,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the contact was almost involved in a crash. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #530

Feb 172016

Cobalt

  • 126,929 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 10 mph, the steering wheel seized which made it difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 126,929.

- Hurley, NM, USA

problem #529

Nov 012015

Cobalt

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable without warning. The failure occurred randomly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #528

Dec 142010

Cobalt

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The engine was turned off and, after restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. In 2010, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering); however, the failure recurred recently. The vehicle was not repaired for the second time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #527

Dec 192015

Cobalt

  • 89,000 miles

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

The driver side headlight stays dim. Check engine light keeps coming on with something different. Had two fuel pumps installed. The car last night had power but would not turn over or attempt to start. When driving at highway speeds the steering is loose, at low speeds power steering sometimes works. Loud popping in slow sharp turns. Just had it checked and new tires said suspension was great.

- Hazard, KY, USA

problem #526

Nov 222015

Cobalt

  • 89,162 miles
This is my second complaint on the power assisted steering failing on my 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Terry cullen Chevrolet supposedly made the recall repair on this car in 2010. However, the power steering has failed twice. The second time it failed, I was in my driveway on November 22, 2015 at 11:36 am and had just backed out of my garage. The car felt like a stall; I could not move the steering wheel and on the dashboard the message read "power steering". this flashed on, remained lit up for awhile. I turned the car off. After a minute or so I started the car again, and was able to drive without failure of the power assisted steering. I have requested again that General Motors repair this problem under the original recall notice in 2010 since the problem still exists and shows up unexpectedly at any time. I requested terry cullen to ask that General Motors repair this problem free of charge to me. I also have spoken to a female csr at General Motors about repairing this problem without charge to me. She stated that terry cullen would repair the problem for $99. I am a senior citizen and do not have $99 for this repair. So, I am faced with the problem of risking my life when I must drive. I have informed the manager at terry cullen, lee powell, and the General Motors csr that if I am in a fatal accident due to failure of the assisted power steering that I have instructed my family to take legal actiion by filing a lawsuit against General Motors corporation, terry cullen Chevrolet dealer in jonesboro, ga and lee powell, the service manager at terry cullen Chevrolet.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #525

Dec 062015

Cobalt

  • 81,769 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a parked car and a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the right leg that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,769.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #524

Nov 272014

Cobalt

  • 103,326 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at 70 mph, the steering wheel locked up and the steering icon illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a local dealer who replaced the steering power motto. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 103,326. The VIN was not provided.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

problem #523

Jun 262014

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 97,850 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving various speeds, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The VIN was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering), but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,850. Updated 02/12/16 the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. A diagnosis revealed an issue with the fuse block. However, he was two blocks from the dealer, when the steering failed again. Updated 03/09/16. The consumer stated he has experienced power steering failure four times. Updated 03/15/16. Updated 4/24/18

- Kissimmee, FL, USA

problem #522

May 152015

Cobalt

  • 53,000 miles
The both front speaker quit working. That the turn signal chime did not work either this after take mi car to the dealership cause something about power steering recall

- Ukiah, CA, USA

problem #521

Oct 282015

Cobalt

  • 88,417 miles
In 2010 there was a General Motors recall re the electric assisted power steering on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. I had no problem up to that time. Terry cullen Chevrolet repaired the car according to them. However, on wed., October 28, 2015 at around 1:30 pm the power steering failed. My car suddenly appeared to stop; then I tried to drive and could barely move the car. The words "power steering" lit up on my dashboard. Fortunately, I was in a parking lot and was able to turn the steering wheel and move into a parking spot with great difficulty. I have spoken several times to a GM csr over the phone who stated that she would reach out to the dealer terry cullen who had "repaired" the car. I also spoke to lee powell, the service manager (770-968-4444) who stated that to repair the car it would cost. The csr, stacy, (1-790-5600, ext 5913487) at GM telephoned me and stated that lee powell, service manager told her that they would repair my auto for $95. I believe that General Motors should repair my car for free since the problem is one of the seven recalls that are on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt and even though the assisted power steering was supposed to have been repaired, the power steering failed on October 28, 2015. I am 80 years old, on a very low fixed income of social security, and do not have any funds for this repair. Since lee powell, service manager at terry cullen Chevrolet at 1250 battlecreek rd., jonesboro, ga 30236 claimed to have repaired the electric power assist system and it failed on October 28, 2015, obviously there is still a flaw in the system. I believe that the electric power assist system in the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has an inherent flaw. That model of car should have another recall for this serious, potentially fatal flaw. I request that General Motors issue another recall on that problem, and repair my car free; no charge to me.

- Hampton, GA, USA

problem #520

Oct 232015

Cobalt

  • 175,000 miles
I bought a used 07 Cobalt two weeks ago. It was running fine until just last night (10/23/15) power steering light came on and power steering was gone. I was parking my car and all of a sudden the wheel became extremely hard to move.

- Flanders, NJ, USA

problem #519

Oct 182015

Cobalt

  • 29,930 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel seized and an unknown warning light illuminated. The VIN was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering), but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 29,930.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #518

Aug 152015

Cobalt

  • 113,210 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel locked and would not steer in either direction. The vehicle was shut off and restarted. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,210.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #517

Aug 302015

Cobalt

  • 49,000 miles
I was attempting to exit my driveway to the right when suddenly I could not steer the car. My street curves, and as I was leaving the driveway a car was coming around the curve and I just missed hitting it. The driver was nice enough to stop and got my car back in the driveway. He told me to look on the dashboard, and I saw the 'power steering' light lit. I was extremely shaken up by this incident and called my dealer, lou bachrodt Chevrolet in pompano beach. This was a Sunday and the service dept. Was closed. I spoke with a salesman, alex, who left a message for jeremy in the service dept. I spoke with jeremy early Monday morning and explained to him what happened. I told him my husband drove the car when he came home from work and the light was not on and there was no problem with the steering. Jeremy said it's becoming a common problem called intermittent power steering failure. He checked my VIN number and said there was no recall. I am very afraid to drive the car since jeremy said there's a very good chance this will happen again. He said it's a motor problem and has to be repaired. I am not paying for yet another Chevy problem. I had the ignition switch replaced last year. This car is my transportation for work. GM needs to step up and do the right thing and recall all Cobalts for this problem. That day I sent an email to GM, but have heard nothing.

- Margate, FL, USA

problem #516

Sep 012015

Cobalt

  • 47,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the power steering warning indicator suddenly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the power steering module cracked and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10V073000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #515

Aug 242015

Cobalt

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was not available.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #514

Nov 132012

Cobalt

  • 56,000 miles
I was on the lodge freeway, highway 10, heading East when I loss control by 7 me rd, skinned out, hit the wall on the rear left fender and bumper.

- Southfield, MI, USA

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