2007 Chevrolet Cobalt: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Sep 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 117,000 miles · IA

Strong smell of gasoline in the vehicle and around it. Hesitation in starting vehicle. Took to have looked at and was told our fuel pump has a bad leak. Did research on line to find out other VIN 2007 chev. Colbalts also having this problem and most were covered by a recall. However, our is not! Our daughter drives this car 2 hrs a day and it is such a fire hazard. How is this not included in the recall. This is a huge safety issue I'm sure you agree. The risk of fire from the gas leak and the large amount of chev cobalts that have had this issue makes no sense you wouldn't cover the repairs. Please tell us the way to get this expensive repair taken care of. We insist you cover the defect! Thank you in advance and prayers no one is seriously injured with this defect being such a problem for gm.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Driver assistance, Lights · GA

I few years back, my car headlights started to stay on even after cutting the car off. I started taking the fuses out in order for my lights to cut off. This problem still exists, the lights may work correctly and cut off automatically for about 3 months, but in still have to resort to taking my fuses in and out for my lights to work. I had problems with the ignition about 3 years ago, but they had a recall for that. After they fixed my ignition, about a couple months later I started having problems with my car starting to hesitate and cut off. Check engine light has been coming on, now there are problems with the transmission.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle hesitated to start and a strong odor of gasoline fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an odor of fuel. Additionally, the contact mentioned that the vehicle would hesitate to start after refueling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle but the vehicle hesitated to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the battery would have to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised the contact that the plastic around the fuel pump was fractured, causing a fuel leak in and on top of the fuel tank. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2012 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While parked, the contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle would also hesitate to start. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised that the fuel pump module would have to be replaced. The contac referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Fuel system, Steering · 81,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to start. Also, the vehicle would lunge forward when driving at any speed and the steering wheel would become stiff when attempting a turn. A local mechanic diagnosed that the fuel injector was defective. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 92,600.

Filed Aug 13, 2010 · Engine · 63,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 1-2 MPH the vehicle started jerking. He engaged the accelerator and the vehicle hesitated, back fires and then began driving normally. The failure started approximately two weeks ago and the failure was constant. The vehicle has not been taken to an authorized dealer or local mechanic. The failure mileage was 63,000 and the current mileage was 63,500.

Filed Mar 19, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 18,000 miles · VA

2007 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer states with brake system problems. *tgw the consumer stated every time she applied the brakes, the steering wheel would vibrate and there was hesitation when she braked from high to moderate speeds to slow down or to come to a complete stop. Also, aside from that, as she began to drive, the vehicle would pull to the left. The vehicle was inspected several times. All four tires were replaced and a front wheel alignment was performed, but the problem continued.

Filed Mar 3, 2010 · Steering · 15,000 miles · OH

Loud rattle from front end, thumps when hitting any bumps, no matter how small. Rattle/vibrate noise from passenger side when traveling 40+ MPH. Car wanders. Thumping and hesitating when braking.