Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Car will not turn off, key goes to acc then wont turn any farther. I have to push the shifter button before it will release the key.
When coming to a stop, the car will accelerate on its own. It does this at random times, today at stop sign the car speedometer accelerated to 80 mph and car shut down while at a complete stop. No codes to read nor did check engine light come on.
2007 chevy Cobalt, 60,000 miles. Bushing on driver side was completely missing, busing on passenger side was almost gone. Car would veer to the left, counter steering would cause the car to be very erratic. Was told by chevy that only the bushing would be covered under warrant, however my mechanic would not replace just the busing as the control arm would be compromised. Replaced parts - only to have the car start acting the same way. On a recent trip upnorth for the holidays, when I reached 60 mph the steering wheel started vibrating and it felt like the wheel was not on securely. My son and I were bounced around inside of the car as if we were swaying back and forth. I was told by our local chevy dealership that this problem with the bushings is not going to be recalled as it is not a safety issue. I really must disagree, I was very nervous being on the freeway driving 70 mph only to have the car start swaying back and forth. We immediately turned around and drove back home. I will be making an appointment with my local mechanic to see what the issue is, and then will be trading the car in to never own a chevy again in this lifetime. This is unfortunate as I loved my Cobalt - great gas mileage, perfect size car. . . . . I have noticed through my research that there are hundreds of people who are experiencing this problem. I have never owned a car where major equipment needed to be replaced within 4 years of driving. This is not simply wear and tear, however poor production on the part of chevy.
Had control arm replaced about 8 months ago due to bushing needing to be replaced now it needs to be done again I am very worried about this and I dont know about anyone else but I do not have the money to continuously replace these parts there are several other complaint for the same make and model car I would like to know why gm has not been required to fix this problem it is very dangerous.
The key can not be removed from the ignition switch. Eventhough the shifter is in the park position. The key does not return to the remove position. You can turn the engine off, but the key remains in the accessory position so the battery runs down. Repeated efforts of cycling the shifter and turning the wheel does not rectify the problem. When I took it to the dealer the shifter was replaced at a cost of $287. Fortunately, this happened when I returned home and was able to park in my own garage. It would have been unfortunate if I had been on a trip or an important errand and would have to left the key in the ignition in a public area. When I "googled" this problem on the internet in an effort to find a simple solution, I found numerous similar complaints in regards to the Cobalt car.
I tried to open the driver's side door, from the outside, and the handle broke off. I am not a person of unusually great strength. The car is less than ten years old. The winter conditions on January 10, 2011 in the great northwest were nowhere near as cold as other parts of the country. This door handle should not have failed due to the age of the car, the weather, or my opening the door in the usual manner. The outside door handle of the 2007 Cobalt needs to be made stronger. This is a safety hazard that needs to be addressed before a life is lost. Should a person need medical assistance and another door handle fails, a death could occur.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that she hears a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The noise is usually louder when the temperature is below 50 degrees. The contact stated that it sounds as if someone is inside the trunk. The dealer stated that the failure cannot be repaired and referenced the contact to service bulletin # 1890375. The current mileage is 4,577 and failure mileage was 500.