2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,564 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,389miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 1% of the 1,564 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,389 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Chrome plated door handle on 2007 chevy Cobalt. The chrome has come off and sliced opened my hand. You are taking to long to force GM to recall vehicles with bad handles. You are already investigating the 2007 tahoe for the same problem. Now that we are all part owner of GM and taxpayers keep NHTSA running, stop taking so long with the red tape and do the right thing.”
NHTSA complaint #10395111, filed 2011-04, 30,000 miles“My 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt lt sedan has door lock issues. The car will not unlock using the remote until the 15th time of hitting the bottom. Some times more, some times less. Both of my remote batteries have been replaced and circuits soldered. Nothing is helping. The problem could be the computer or the door lock actuator or something entirely different.”
NHTSA complaint #10360800, filed 2010-10, 40,000 miles“Power steering indicator light came on while I was out and about running errands (at least 3 times). Fortunately, I was able to pull over, stop and start again. It would run fine for a short while and the light would come on again. I also experienced a great deal of trouble 7/17/09 with the key getting stuck in the ignition and it not turning. I have recently spent $1,600 plus to repair/replace the cylinder head gasket.”
NHTSA complaint #10277328, filed 2009-07, 58,778 miles“Terrible clunking sound in the front end of my 2007 Cobalt. Dealer says its control arm bushings and sway bar links. Personal mechanic confirmed the sway bar links needed to be replaced, but also saw that the arm bushings were in perfect condition and perfectly tight. Replaced links, but noise persists. When trying to find out what to do next I went to the internet where I discovered this seems to be a widespread problem. Help please and investigate so GM can recall the faulty materials.”
NHTSA complaint #10422686, filed 2011-08, 60,000 miles“Within a month of purchasing a new 2007 chevy Cobalt - I began hearing rattling noises from my vehicle. I have had the car in for repairs numerous times. Multiple components have been replaced and or repaired. I currently have 15,000 miles on the vehicle - to this day I can still hear rattling noises and clunking noise coming from the steering-suspension. The mechanics have now told me they don't know what's wrong and suggested I try a different dealership. I have contacted chevy and received no help in settling this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300005, filed 2010-01, 300 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
689 complaintsFuel system
431 complaintsElectrical system
281 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine
56 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsBody and structure
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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