Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,560 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14E021000 Aftermarket Replacement Ignition Switches NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V171000 Key Can Be Removed when Ignition is not Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V047000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V459000 Fuel Pump Module May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V073000 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V419000 FUEL PUMP MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 686 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 283 complaints
- Electrical System 281 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 150 complaints
- Air Bags 144 complaints
- Suspension 75 complaints
Of the 1,560 complaints on file, 116 report a crash and 16 a fire; across all 1,560 complaints, owners report 109 injuries and 7 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has a below-average reliability outlook due to numerous recalls and high complaint frequency, particularly in the steering and fuel systems. With six recalls and over 1,500 complaints, significant issues such as ignition switch failures and power steering loss are evident. This impacts repair frequency and associated costs. However, beyond these well-documented components, data is sparse, requiring caution in projecting other potential failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$900 | very common |
| Fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| Ignition switch | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Airbags | 50,000–90,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulty
- Fuel odor
- Erratic ignition behavior
- Electrical malfunctions
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.