2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems
Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (14% of reports).
- 56engine complaints
- 100,100median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 8 of 56 complaints (14%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 5 of 56 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 56 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 38 | 7% | 87,440 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 39 | 5% | 90,000 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 36 | 4% | 78,980 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 56 | 4% | 100,100 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 93 | 4% | 101,000 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 69 | 4% | 107,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Timing chain came right threw the valve cover
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the Service Air Bag message was intermittently displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at unknown speeds, he heard an abnormal beeping sound, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Cobalts have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 56 owner complaints about engine for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (4% of the 1,564 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 8 of 56 complaints, followed by “stalled without” (5).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
- Steering problems (689)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (283)
- Electrical System problems (281)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (150)
- Air Bags problems (144)
- Suspension problems (75)
See all 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt problems or engine problems across all Cobalt years.