Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints (2007)

1,564 consumer complaints on file.

#11431134August 30, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Back near the rear wheel the gas's lines are so rusted out it's because of the manufacturer put a heat shield on it and it trapped morsure and water in it and rusted the lines so bad there's barley anything left this is a known issue in Chevy Cobalt ls coupes I own a 2007 Chevy cobalt LS coupe I don't understand why there isn't a recall on all 2000-2012 Chevy cobalt models or a reimbursement for the people who bought that had to replace the gas lines because of that
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429796August 19, 2021
STEERING
The traction control light has come on for the second time since I've had this vehicle. It decelerates and starts rumbling when it's about to cut off. That is a big safety issue and any part that has to do with this issue needs to be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11426660July 27, 2021
STEERING, STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering warning light illuminated. Additionally, the pipes connected to the manifold were rusted and had detached. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423839July 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The car is leaking fuel from the fuel line by the back driverside tire. This is a fire hazard as the leak is near the hot exhaust.
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No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421212June 16, 2021
STEERING
Vehicle was working fine power steering went out
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11420013June 7, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel line was rusted causing a leak. The rusted area is by the driver side rear wheel well. The fuel line is covered by a material to shield it from the exhaust heat. The material holds moisture causing the fuel line in that area to rust and leak.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11419569June 3, 2021
STEERING
Power Steering Light is on Dashboard, no other information that used to light up, i.e. oil change, trip a, trip b, work now that the power steering light is lit
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417847May 19, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In mid 2017 I went for a drive in my 2007 Chevy Cobalt. (just over 100,000 miles). When I was approximately 4 blocks from my home the engine began sputtering and died. I was able to pull in a parking lot, put it in park and jumped out of my car. An overwhelming smell of gas was immediately noticed, as well as a huge puddle of fuel on the ground. I began to walk the 4 blocks home and saw a huge continuous trail of gasoline upon the road leading from my car ALL the way to my home! In this 4 block distance my Cobalt leaked out over 3/8ths of a tank of fuel- nearly 5-6 gallons. The fuel vapor in the air was most assuredly at a very dangerous explosive level this entire distance home. I am a self taught mechanic with many engine re-builds and repairs under my belt. Upon inspection I found that the steel fuel line had a major rupture above the driver rear wheel within the foil wrapped "joke" of a heat shield- (just above the exhaust pipe). Upon further inspection this steel fuel line was badly rusted & corroded all the way to under the driver seat. Overall the Cobalt fuel line system is a very poor design, poor quality materials, with bad design & placement. I ordered a complete new fuel & return line set and replaced all the rusty junk fuel lines. My experience with the instantaneous fuel line failure could have had a very bad ending. No warning lights or previous leaks were detected. Then there is the front suspension and front wheel bearing issues. I have installed 2 complete front suspension kits, ball joints, struts, as well as 2 wheel bearing failures- all these replaced with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Then there is the bad window switches, bad moon roof seal, bad wiper arm assemblies, front stereo speaker failure at 39,000 miles, on & on. A very poor quality vehicle After purchasing this Cobalt I would be very hesitant to purchase another GM product.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417604May 18, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Gas pours out of the top of the tank after fill up ... About an 1/8 of a tank of gas before it stops
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417615May 18, 2021
STEERING
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,460.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11407561April 12, 2021
STEERING
THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY UNABLE TO STEER. THERE IS A RECALL OUT FOR 2007 COBALTS WITH POWER STEERING ISSUES, BUT SOMEHOW MY VIN ISNT INCLUDED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11405263March 28, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE AT A STOP I SMELL FUEL REALLY STRONG AND ONLY WHEN THERE IS PRESSURE IT LEAKS ON TOP OF GAS TANK WHERE THE RETURN LINE CRACKED RUNNING DOWN THE BACK OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE EXHAUST I SEE THERE IS A RECALL FOR MANY OTHER COBALT'S BUT NOT MY VIN WITH THIS SAME ISSUE! I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD WHAT IF SOMEBODY WAS TO SMOKE BY THE CAR OR THEY THREW A CIGARETTE OUT OF THERE CAR AND I CAUGHT ON FIRE ????
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11403143March 15, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE20011 COMPONENTS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER OPENED FROM: JULY 5, 2020'PRESENT FUEL LEAK AS DESCRIBED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11399375March 5, 2021
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING COLUMN WAS LOOSENED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 114,730.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11395651February 10, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WILL NOT START- IGNITION BAD - RELAY BAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390685January 29, 2021
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED DEFECTIVE LIGHTING AND SPEAKERS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALE - RICK HENDRICK CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (12050 W BROAD ST, RICHMOND, VA 23233; (804) 793-9305) WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A BLOWN SPEAKER IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE SPEAKERS WERE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATIONS OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V073000 (STEERING) AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, AFTER THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED THE STEERING STARTED TO LOCK UP DUE TO POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390259January 27, 2021
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MITCH SMITH CHEVROLET SERVICE (1655 CHEROKEE AVE SW, CULLMAN, AL 35055) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11389339January 21, 2021
STEERING
AFTER BEING PARKED IN A PARKING GARAGE, THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS TURNED ON IN ORDER TO LEAVE AND THE POWER STEERING ALERT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS FROZEN. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES. WHEN TURNED BACK ON, THE ALERT WAS GONE AND THE CAR STARTED AND DROVE NORMALLY. THE STEERING ON THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER THROUGH A RECALL (10V073000) SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHEN THE POWER STEERING FIRST FAILED. APPARENTLY THE POWER STEERING IS IN THE PROCESS OF FAILING AGAIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11387847January 13, 2021
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN CAR HAS ISSUES JUST STOPS AND TURN ITS SELF WHILE DRIVING. NO REACTION TIME TIME TO PULL OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD FALULTY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER COMES ON.THIS HAPPENED WHEN MY SERPITINE BELT BROKE ALSO BROKE THE PISTONS NEEDING A WHOLE NEW ENGINE. RECENTLY AFRAID TO DRIVE VECHICLE AT ALL WITH NEW BATTERY BECAUSE IT JUST STOPS RUNNING WHILE IN IDOL AGAIN NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT . ALSO ANTI THEFT IS FAULTY WHEN CAR SHUT SOWN YESTERDAY CAR WOULD NOT UN LOCK AND COULD NOT REMOVE KEY
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11387404January 10, 2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LINES SHOW SEVER RUST AND BEGAN TO LEAK TOWARDS REAR OF VEHICE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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