2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,564 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 3% of the 1,564 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When im driving it feels like my rear brakes want to lockup. I smelled abad odor come from my brakes. My car sometimes moves really slow when my car has that feel with the brakes, my brake pedal is loose sometimes and sometime it is tight im scared to drive my car but I have to because I work don't have no other transportation, im scared im going to have accident please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10597258, filed 2014-06, 112,850 miles“I have a 2007 colbalt lt and had to have the brakes and struts replaced at 40,000 miles. The front of the car was shaking when putting on the brakes and had a loud noise. I took the car to a repair shop when they replaced the brakes and struts. The struts shouldn't go up this quick. Now the key gets stuck in the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10393811, filed 2011-03, 40,000 miles“This is the second time this has happened(~6 months apart). When I'm going around 50-60 MPH and need to hit the brakes to slow the car quickly (not slam the brakes), they lock up. I hit the brakes and turned to the left the first time and turned to the right the second. Both times the front brakes locked up, I went fishtailing across 3 lanes and ending up facing oncoming traffic both times. I've been lucky both times and not been hit by anyone else but I'm sure my luck will run out one day. Additional note: the car turned off the first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182710, filed 2019-02, 125,000 miles“I had to get my rear brakes completely changed out at around 45000 miles as well as my e-brake assembly. Apparently Cobalt rear brakes are known to wear extremely quickly, please recall everything that was replaced: rotors calipers pads e-brake assembly brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10487478, filed 2012-12, 45,000 miles“The first incident happen in 2012 and caused a crash. I was driving down the street and needed to stop at a red light and put my foot to the floor on the brakes and it did not stop me. I could not move the steering wheel either so I could not avoid hitting the lady in front of me. Luckily, I was not going very fast and everyone was okay. While exchanging insurance information, I noticed my keys were in the floor board of my vehicle. I didn't think anything of it, because when it came out of the shop it seemed just fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586472, filed 2014-05, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
689 complaintsFuel system
431 complaintsElectrical system
281 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine
56 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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