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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 110 repairs.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (58%)
Chart based on 76 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Aug 200936000 mi | Steering clunking, dealer replaced intermediate steering shaft | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in South Carolina, United States Aug 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201027000 miUS $250 | check engine light - sensor related to fuel system replaced by dealer at owner's expense | ||
| Sep 201167000 mi | electronic problem - onboard computer had to be replaced. I have 3 cobalts and could not recommend them - they are not as good a car as the cavalier | ||
| Apr 2015113300 miUS $700 | bad fuse box - dealer replaced. Not under warranty | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Aug 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Sep 201445880 mi | electrical motor for steering | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada - Oct 2009 | |||
| Aug 200817341 mi | Front left bushing tab | ||
| Jan 200925253 mi | 1.Stabilizer link. 2.Cd player changed | ||
| Aug 200930507 mi | P2135. throttle replaced | ||
| Oct 200931752 mi | 1. Front left speaker changed. 2. Intermittent wipers relay changed. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States Dec 2008 - Mar 2010 |
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Minnesota, United States Nov 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Nov 201482000 mi | I shaft and outer tie rod replaced multifunction turn signal switch failed - replaced | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Georgia, United States Apr 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201451000 miUS $175 | Transmission started hard shifting after Keys were changed and Coolant Flush. Only after driving many miles. not short trips. Like overheating of Transmission. Every time I take my car for any problem it comes back with another problem | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2013117000 miUS $3000 | Engine replacement | ||
| Oct 2015147500 mi | Low compression in cylinder 3. Repair would be > $1,000. Recommended not to proceed with repair, but to just drive car until it dies. This is the second engine in the car. Will not buy Chevy again. | ||
| Jun 2016153000 mi | Low compression. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 201022200 mi | Knocking/rattling noise especially when turning left. Taking back tomorrow for same problem. | ||
| Oct 201549000 mi | Power steering failed. After contacting GM, took to dealer for diagnosis. Problem cannot be duplicated. Still waiting to hear from GM if they will AGAIN replace drive shaft. Had this replaced in 2010 and ignition switch last year. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Alberta, Canada Sep 2008 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 200813864 mi | Attempted to repair wind noise heard from rear right window. Repaired clunk felt in floor board when making turns. Reprogrammed TCM to fix odd shifting. | ||
| Aug 200814100 mi | Attempted to repair wind noise heard from rear right window again. Replaced intermediate steering shaft for clunk. Repaired inoperative 12V outlet. | ||
| Oct 200816302 mi | I took it in because I was hearing an awful rattling sound in the passenger front door and I had enough of it. They told me they couldn't hear anything. Finally repaired wind noise heard from rear right window. Attempt to repair rattle from right front door when music is loud. Replace rubber trunk bumper as was loose. | ||
| Nov 200817980 mi | Key was stuck in ignition. Problem was shifter park sensor. Replaced entire shifter. | ||
| Feb 200919840 mi | Shop replaced weather stripping, lubed all doors. Was told car was fixed but the wind whistles are still there louder than ever. Told all Cobalt sedans do it. | ||
| Dec 200933480 mi | Loss of suspension. Took in to get looked at, replaced one shock at a time. Four different visits, and the final cause was determined to be gravel. The rear shocks are positioned so they get beaten with rocks from the front tires. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Jun 2010 | |||
| Sep 20089920 mi | Replaced hard-to-shut glovebox latch and faulty HVAC trim piece under warranty. | ||
| Mar 200927590 mi | CEL came on, reading indicated car not reaching operating temperature. Fixed with replacement thermostat. Replaced thermostat under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Aug 20089000 mi | Detent clip for door to trunk access switch fell out. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 20071000 mi | Vehicle was jumping when downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear and slipping going from 1st to 2nd gear. vehicle was drifting while parked and engine off. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016120000 miUS $140 | There was a small electrical leak that drained the battery over time. | ||
| Sep 2017157000 miUS $120 | Welded the flex pipe at the inlet of the catalytic converter | ||
| Nov 2017163000 miUS $220 | weld muffler | ||
| Feb 2018167000 miUS $200 | changed alternator | ||
| Jun 2018188000 miUS $135 | changed front brake pads and adjusted rear brakes | ||
| Jun 2021208000 miUS $150 | i changed the two front wheel hubs. [ABS sensor errors?] | ||
| Nov 2021217000 miUS $120 | there was a bad connection from the battery to the starter | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Oregon, United States - Feb 2009 | |||
| Jan 200926000 mi | steering shaft replaced for second time | ||
| Feb 200928500 mi | going back in to get steering shaft replaced for the third time factory warranty will be up after this service will be spendy it fix out of pocket when it goes out again | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Aug 2007 - Oct 2010 | |||
| May 200929140 mi | Power steering was kicking out. Steering column replaced. | ||
| Dec 200937200 mi | Rattle in front of car. Bushings and mounting brackets replaced in suspension. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Quebec, Canada Aug 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Nov 20089920 mi | Strange sound in the steering. They change it. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Tennessee, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015247000 miUS $280 | Replaced broken axle due to abuse. Occasional wheel hop in 1st gear with aggressive throttle. The issue should be prevented with revised OEM engine and transmission mounts. | ||
| Nov 2015255000 miUS $200 | The control arm bushings were replaced. This was to stop a clunk. It is better, but not gone. | ||
| Feb 2016263000 miUS $230 | Driver side head light leaked condensation. Driver and passenger side headlamps were replaced with Depo aftermarket units with projector housings. I also replaced the low beam bulbs with IntenseHID 6000K units. | ||
| Mar 2016268000 miUS $1500 | The clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, simply worn out after so many miles. tie rod ends, and sway bar end links were replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017300000 miUS $700 | Replaced transmission, intermediate shaft bearing, clutch line Replaced control arms with aftermarket | ||
| Jul 2017310000 miUS $200 | Brake squealer was heard. Replaced all brake pads. | ||
| Sep 2017316000 miUS $180 | Wheel bearing hub assy. was replaced on fr driver and passenger. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201151000 miUS $40 | Exhaust leak | ||
| Mar 201255000 mi | Major leak in exhaust flex pipe. Covered under emissions warranty because flex pipe is part of catalytic converter. | ||
| Feb 201887000 miUS $800 | Play in steering, intermediate shaft worn. Electric power steering module doesn't function properly. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Texas, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 20077000 mi | The audio system amplifier stopped working, resulting in no sound, and was repaired under factory warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Apr 201191800 mi | throttle position sensor voltage check failure... CEL and ENG PWR REDUCED DIC indicator. | ||
| Nov 201199800 miUS $500 | got the car stuck on the side of a driveway. In the process of extracting the car, the wheels spun and translated excessive shockload to the converter & shattered catalytic converter innards. Ordered parts & replaced. 2nd occurence of this. | ||
| Sep 2012110000 miUS $40 | sunroof switch bezel broke. ordered replacement as well as updated retainer clip. Scheduled visit at dealer. Took 15 minutes to repair. Had NY State Annual Safety Inspection performed as well. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201196000 mi | 5th gear synchro failure. Transmission replaced under warranty. No complaints! | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 200913020 mi | Check engine light came on intermittently, it turned out to be a problem with the fuel line sensor. Cruise control would automatically engage at around 20km/h when downshifting to a stop. Bezel surrounding sunroof switch had broken off Right rear shock defective, needed replacing. | ||
| Aug 200916120 mi | Bezel surrounding sunroof switch fell off again. Sunroof switch became detached from support, causing it to be non-functional. Mechanic at oil change shop noticed vibration in clutch pedal during routine maintenance. Dealership agreed and replaced overly worn bearings in transmission. Cruise control automatically engages when downshifting or coasting. Dealership claims they cannot replicate AND that it is not a concern. | ||
| Sep 200917360 mi | Car was rattling and felt like it was falling apart. Stabilizer links were replaced. | ||
| Mar 201035960 mi | Exterior driver's door handle fell off. Car will maintain at a constant speed when gas pedal is not depressed and car is in gear. Car will continue along indefinitely at a consistent pace. Sunroof rattled going over bumps, seams in road. Door handle parts were installed. | ||
| Jul 201298240 miC $200 | Replaced ball joint | ||
| Dec 2012107880 miC $700 | Needed a new wheel bearing as car sounded like a jet engine at high speeds, and like it had a flat tire at low speeds. Passenger side wheel bearing was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2013114700 miC $300 | Rear drivers side was noisy over rough roads and bumps. Rear shocks were replaced | ||
| May 2013114700 mi | Intermittent loss of power steering. Power steering motor was replaced under recall, however this did not fix the problem. | ||
| Jun 2013114700 miC $68 | Continued intermittent loss of power steering. Assessment revealed a short circuit in the steering column. Dealership indicated car could be driven safely despite the difficulty, so repair was not completed. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Aug 200940300 miC $135 | Cracked exhaust flex pipe. Possibly caused by hard launches. | ||
| Jun 201047120 miC $500 | Engine light came on, power reduced greatly under acceleration. Engine oil pressure switch went bad and threw everything off | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 20098842 mi | Water was leaking in through the sunroof switch after it had rained. When I got it back from the dealer they said that they cleaned the draining holes in the sunroof. It hasn't leaked since. Had sunroof leak fixed. It was covered under the warranty | ||
| Jun 201468000 miUS $798 | Air Conditioner not functioning properly Car makes a noise that sounds like a bearing going bad. | ||
| Oct 201476000 miUS $435 | Downpipe had crack. Replaced downpipe. | ||
| Dec 201476000 mi | Had trouble starting when engine was cold and could smell gas once engine was warm. Found that fuel pump module was cracked. Fuel pump module was replaced. | ||
| May 201577100 miUS $1884 | Hear a humming noise around 35 mph and it would get louder the faster you went. Dealer stated that both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The front end would feel like it shifts when taking a sharp corner. Dealer stated that the tie rods were worn and needed to be replaced. The front end would feel like it shifts when taking a sharp corner. Dealer stated that the front sway bars were worn and needed to be replaced. Struts would squeak when going around a turn. Dealer stated that both front struts were leaking and should be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201692000 miUS $245 | Fuse for front cooling fan kept blowing. Dealer found a shorted wire in the harness and fixed it. CEL was on. Dealer found a cracked air inlet hose. However the light has come back on since getting the vehicle back. | ||
| Mar 2018102000 miUS $1004 | The CEL was lit, the car wouldn't shift gears properly, and the idle was very rough. The issue turned out to be that the fuel injectors were shorted. The dealership replace the fuel injectors and reprogrammed the ECM. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Virginia, United States Aug 2007 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Apr 200812000 mi | Sunroof seal leaked in heavy rain. Seal replaced. No longer leaking. | ||
| Sep 200813000 mi | Sunroof leakage re-occured. Entire Sunroof assembly replaced this time. | ||
| Jun 200924000 mi | Radiator fan was making a loud noise. They replaced the fan. | ||
| Jun 201039000 miUS $235 | Replaced radiator fan relay. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Illinois, United States - Feb 2007 | |||
| Jan 20073000 miUS $200 | lower driver side weather stripping. | ||
| Feb 200713 miUS $50 | sunroof switch | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ontario, Canada Dec 2008 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Sep 201172540 mi | Timing chain rattle on cold start | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Oregon, United States Aug 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200830000 mi | Noise from front wheels, sounded like wheel bearing, was from wheel covers, required insulation tape to correct noise. | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Aug 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201063000 miUS $44 | Kept losing ac. Been in shop in the past for the problem. Went to second dealer to repair problem. | ||
| Nov 201063800 mi | One of many unsuccessful trips to shop for stalling problem. Dealership put water in tank. Sent to another dealership for repairs. Bumper and drivers door damaged at dealership. | ||
| Dec 201066000 mi | Engine light came on. Took it to the dealership and they cleared the eng light. The catalytic convertor was bad. Ordered the parts. And it was repaired about a week later when the parts finally came in. So far for stalling problem have also replaced fuel filter twice, done a fuel injection cleaning twice, and replaced the fuel tank. Will go back when they figure out what to do next. | ||
| Jan 201166300 mi | The engine light came on again. The converter was bad again. Parts ordered and replaced again. Still having engine problems. | ||
| Feb 201167000 mi | Engine tries to stall out while going on a long R turn trying to get on the expressway. Fuel tank replaced. Fuel induction done. Still having the same problem. Contacted customer service and dealer contacted Chevy to what to do next... | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Minnesota, United States Aug 2007 - Feb 2009 | |||
| Oct 200710000 mi | Crank Angle Sensor leading to CEL and Tach failure. Crank Angle Sensor resulting in CEL and Tach failure. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Florida, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 20077000 mi | Passenger side seat slider control broke off and the dealership replaced part. | ||
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in New Jersey, United States Nov 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Feb 200810000 mi | Water was leaking into rear-passenger seat floor. Dealer took 4 days of water testing and FINALLY concluded that there seemed to be a leak in the door seal. Parts order and car went back into shop March 6th (will record results in March) | ||
| Oct 200928000 miUS $390 | Water still leaking from passenger door into car. Dealer (Multi Chevrolet, Springfield NJ) charged excessive amounts for water test, replaced seal around door. Problem was NOT fixed, went to Chevy to file a complaint | ||
| Jan 2010 | Dealer (Richard Lucas Chevrolet, Avenel, NJ) found that water was leaking heavily into the door. They believe the protective panel on the door was installed improperly at the factory. Resealed this, and seems fixed. No charge though out of warranty. | ||
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