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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has 27 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
687
Other
279
Electrical
185
Fuel System
140
Airbags
60
Suspension
59
Engine
48
Brakes
28
Powertrain
27
Structure
10
Tires
9
Lights
6
Seat Belts
5
Speed Control
5
Latches & Locks
5
Wheels
5

27

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 6, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the anti-theft wa...
May 6, 2018POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED...
Mar 9, 2015POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR...
Sep 1, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONS...
May 10, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE B...
Apr 8, 2014POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHI...
Feb 24, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWHILE ACCELERATING MODERATELY FROM A STOP, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY DIED WHILE IN FIRST GEAR. I COASTED...
Sep 17, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE FLOOR SHIFTER ON MY 2007 COBALT WILL NOT LOCK OUT TO PREVENT CAR FROM MOVING WILL IGNITION SWITC...
Mar 14, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWAS DRIVING ON CITY STREET APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN IT FELT AS IF I WERE DRIVING ON ROCKS. THE T/C ...
Dec 7, 2012POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE I...
Nov 19, 2012POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFIRST OFF 10,000 MILES AFTER MY WARRANTY ENDED THE CLUTCH WENT ON THIS CAR. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TO...
Mar 14, 2012POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I FEW YEARS BACK, MY CAR HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO STAY ON EVEN AFTER CUTTING THE CAR OFF. I STARTED TAK...
Mar 4, 2012POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCAR WILL NOT TURN OFF, KEY GOES TO ACC THEN WONT TURN ANY FARTHER. I HAVE TO PUSH THE SHIFTER BUTTON...
Jan 9, 2011POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE KEY CAN NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. EVENTHOUGH THE SHIFTER IS IN THE PARK POSITION....
Nov 20, 2010POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON, POWER STEERING GOES OUT, RPM, SPEEDOMETER A...
Sep 24, 2010POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTAUTOMATIC 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. GM SENT ME A LETTER ABOUT THE POWER STEERING RECALL. WENT TO DEALER...
Dec 28, 2009POWER TRAINPOWER STEERING ON MY 2007 CHEVY COBALT FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE. *TR
Jul 3, 2009POWER TRAINKEY LOCKED IN TO THE ACC POSITION. HAD TO HIT A BUTTON INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN TO GET KEY RELEAS...
Apr 30, 2009POWER TRAINCLUTCH FAILURE, THERES A MECHANISM THAT DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO SPIN THE WHEELS INTO 3RD GEAR ON THE 2...
Apr 11, 2009POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND SUDDENLY I COULD BARELY TURN THE WHE...

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