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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
2%of 1,564 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of the 1,564 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving and came to a stop light while I noticed tge hood was smoking when I pulled over to the side and popped my hood I realized my engine was on fire very small by coolent thermostat when looking under the car I realised there was a puddle of oil”

NHTSA complaint #11185803, filed 2019-03, 134,000 miles

“My 16 yr old son was driving in a cul-de-sac when he was about 3/4 of the way thru the curve his steering failed and he hit a light pole. He stated that the steering wheel froze up on him. He couldn't turn the wheel. We took the vehicle to chevy dealership. They stated that the recall work was already completed. Then why are we continuing to have this problem? My son is suffering from whiplash and is going to chiropractor visits twice weekly.”

NHTSA complaint #10765331, filed 2015-09, 78,000 miles

“It starting having flashing dashboard lights once as I was driving it just a few blocks from my home the first time it happened all gauges go everywhere up down or stop it looks like a christmas tree! And before the gear shift had some clicking at times. The clicking started then the gauges started going all over and the speed was all over then dropped to 0 not to move again. It's been happening on and off for about 8 years but as time goes on it's getting really bad I've kept looking for recalls as did my mother as she had the car before my owning it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11171745, filed 2019-01, 182,000 miles

“When I driving there is a super strong smell of gas,it has the same smell even in park. The smell is so overwhelming. It like a gas can sitting on my lap while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10724249, filed 2015-06, 86,000 miles

“First the battery died in the car. After that the car fell apart. The keys became lodged in the ignition and would not come out. The stereo lost all and complete power. Fuses were checked for the radio none were blown. As a result of the keys being stuck in the ignition, it drained power from the battery and I had to turn the interior overhead light to on and the car would then regain power and start. All except the radio. The recall for the ignition cylinder was announced and I had the car serviced at a GM dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10649608, filed 2014-10, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010295%
2009254%
2008223%
2007272%
2006552%
2005463%

Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
689 complaintsFuel system
431 complaintsElectrical system
281 complaintsAir bags
144 complaintsSuspension
75 complaintsEngine
56 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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