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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
0%of 1,564 total for the year
Median mileage
31,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 0% of the 1,564 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“Wire to rear window defroster shorted out. Caused a fire to the rear passengers quarter panel. Burned corner of roof, seat, and back window. Luckily my daughter who was driving was stopped at a stop sign when fire broke out and no passengers in the back seat.”

NHTSA complaint #10293202, filed 2009-11, 46,180 miles

“2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer states safety defect in steering system the consumer began to have problems with the HVAC system wiring and connector which was replaced on april 20, 2007, the second time on july 3 , 2007 the HVAC system relay had to be replaced and the third time on july 6, 2007 the body control module had to replaced. Also, the steering shaft and steering column had to be replaced, there was a bubble on the tire which required replacement. The window regulator and fuel pump module was also replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10335940, filed 2010-06, 20,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway in a rainstorm, the contact noticed that the passenger side front floor panel was drenched with four inches of water. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and repaired. In addition, when pressure was applied to the accelerator pedal, it would constantly stick. The contact had to make several attempts before the pedal would release. There was also a malfunction with the steering rod. …”

NHTSA complaint #10241381, filed 2008-09, 1,800 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201031%
200951%
200861%
200760%
2006161%
2005141%

Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
689 complaints
Fuel system
431 complaints
Electrical system
281 complaints
Air bags
144 complaints
Suspension
75 complaints
Engine
56 complaints
Brakes
53 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Electronic stability control
22 complaints
Body 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology