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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of all 1,564 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest brake complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 15 crashes, 1 fire, and 16 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
76
5% of 1,564
Crashes reported
15
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
16
Median mileage
70,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2008, latest Apr 23, 2025.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter82008 Q12010 Q12011 Q32013 Q42015 Q12016 Q42020 Q1
76 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2014 Q2 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Cobalt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200591 (6%)
  2. 200693 (4%)
  3. 200776 (5%)
  4. 200847 (6%)
  5. 200930 (4%)
  6. 201038 (7%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt have brake problems?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about the brake in the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 15 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most brake complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most brake complaints (93), compared with 76 for the 2007.
Is there a brake recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.