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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems

NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all 1,564 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 11 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 87,428 miles.

Engine complaints
96
6% of 1,564
Crashes reported
11
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
87,428 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 23, 2008, latest Mar 11, 2024.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter132008 Q22010 Q42013 Q12015 Q12016 Q32018 Q22021 Q1
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2024 Q1; peak 2014 Q1 (13).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Cobalt model year

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

  1. 2005154 (9%)
  2. 2006171 (7%)
  3. 200796 (6%)
  4. 200864 (8%)
  5. 200964 (9%)
  6. 201054 (9%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt have engine problems?
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 11 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 87,428 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most engine complaints (171), compared with 96 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under engine. 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.