Timing chain came right threw the valve cover
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems
80 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 80
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Exhaust system1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Loss of power 76Check engine light 57Stalling 52Engine failure 39Won't start 19Knocking 15Overheating 6
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
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 manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 177,000.
I was driving down the road and I used my blinker then my car shut off while driving, its turned back on in seconds then when I came to a complete stop the car shut off while on drive and it lost communication to the Tcm and it was displaying messages such as “low fuel” and the rpms was at zero
Will not start- ignition bad - relay bad.
Power steering message came on while the car at high speed driving and car shut off/engine shut off completely, thanks god was on a rural road and there was not much traffic. Try to start car the security lock came on. Security lock comes on the car very often leaving me stranded. The car has 54000 miles.
I went to turn the car on and it wouldn't start. As I tried to take the key out of the ignition it locked itself in and have not been able to remove it.I was going to attempt the car jump but I couldn't put the car in neutral to move it to a position to get a jump because the gear shift is also locked. It is impossible to move this car as is.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that her daughter was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the timing chain failed and damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the failure created a hole in piston. The contact's daughter was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 141,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to turner chevrolet located at 1005 e. Main st, park hills, mo 63601, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the timing chain failed and damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel became firm with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v073000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt have engine problems?
Owners have filed 80 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chevrolet Cobalt have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Cobalt model years with the most engine complaints are 2006 (136 complaints), 2005 (120 complaints) and 2007 (80 complaints).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Steering 689Fuel system 431Electrical 281Airbags 144Suspension 75Brakes 53Transmission 43Driver assistance 24Acceleration 19Body 19Lights 14Seat belts 14Tires 14Wheels 12Locks 11Visibility 6Seats 2
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