2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2007

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (28%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (4%)

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

16302 mi I took it in because I was hearing an awful rattling sound in the passenger front door and I had enough of it. They told me they couldn't hear anything. Finally repaired wind noise heard from rear right window. Attempt to repair rattle from right front door when music is loud. Replace rubber trunk bumper as was loose. 
19840 mi Shop replaced weather stripping, lubed all doors. Was told car was fixed but the wind whistles are still there louder than ever. Told all Cobalt sedans do it. 
9920 mi Replaced hard-to-shut glovebox latch and faulty HVAC trim piece under warranty. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

263000 mi

US $230
Driver side head light leaked condensation. Driver and passenger side headlamps were replaced with Depo aftermarket units with projector housings. I also replaced the low beam bulbs with IntenseHID 6000K units. 
110000 mi

US $40
sunroof switch bezel broke. ordered replacement as well as updated retainer clip. Scheduled visit at dealer. Took 15 minutes to repair. Had NY State Annual Safety Inspection performed as well. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13020 mi Bezel surrounding sunroof switch had broken off  
16120 mi Bezel surrounding sunroof switch fell off again. Sunroof switch became detached from support, causing it to be non-functional. 
35960 mi Exterior driver's door handle fell off. Sunroof rattled going over bumps, seams in road. Door handle parts were installed. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

8842 mi Had sunroof leak fixed. It was covered under the warranty 
3000 mi

US $200
lower driver side weather stripping. 
13 mi

US $50
sunroof switch 
12000 mi Sunroof seal leaked in heavy rain. Seal replaced. No longer leaking. 
13000 mi Sunroof leakage re-occured. Entire Sunroof assembly replaced this time. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

10000 mi Water was leaking into rear-passenger seat floor. Dealer took 4 days of water testing and FINALLY concluded that there seemed to be a leak in the door seal. Parts order and car went back into shop March 6th (will record results in March) 
28000 mi

US $390
Water still leaking from passenger door into car. Dealer (Multi Chevrolet, Springfield NJ) charged excessive amounts for water test, replaced seal around door. Problem was NOT fixed, went to Chevy to file a complaint 
8000 mi Dealer (Richard Lucas Chevrolet, Avenel, NJ) found that water was leaking heavily into the door. They believe the protective panel on the door was installed improperly at the factory. Resealed this, and seems fixed. No charge though out of warranty. 

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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Body Problems

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