2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Consumer Reviews

Great fun car

Written by: Chevy27 on 10/15/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I hated the dealership I got this car from so for all my service I go to a different dealership, but outside of the dealership the car is great. I get 27mpg city driving, the get up and go is a little slow but its just a 4 cylinder so that's okay she handles turns great and handles the occasional long drive out of state. Great first car for me. Body lines are clean and the size and shape are ideal for Jersey driving and parking. Love it, and would recommend this car!

Favorite Features

No spoiler, great cd player, speakers are clear and the adjustable radio to automatically raise in volume as you go faster.

Suggested Improvements

Chevy could work out the usual wheel clicks but other than that I love my car, and better a/c system (the heat is perfect).

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Buy only if your in it for the long haul

Written by: turbofiat on 09/29/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is a good little car but I wouldn't buy one unless your in it for the long haul. If you want something that's good on gas, fun to drive and cheap, the Cobalt is a good choice but I wouldn't buy a GM product unless I planned on keeping it for 10 years. It's poor resale value overwhelms the cost of paying it off. Overall it's a well built car but the plastic interior is a bit cheap. Also don't slam the glove box or it will crack at the opener like mine did.

Favorite Features

Comfortable, good performance and great on gas. MP3 player is great.

Suggested Improvements

Less cheap plastic interior pieces.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Bad decision

Written by: Ramon on 09/14/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Overall, I am pleased with the fuel efficiency, but little else. I started having trouble when the drivers side door broke off completely. I got online to do some research and have found that I am not the only one with this issue. I decided to repair the handle myself just to find out that it will take more than just removing the interior door panel. I switched from Ford to Chevy in hopes of easy repair work, but I miss my Ford already.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

A better design on the cup holders. When I have a drink in there, I cannot adjust the AC/Heat!

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start saving now for monthy for repairs

Written by: SCsCrazyItalian on 08/25/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2dr Coupe (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car is very fun to drive and has a cute body, but those are about the only good things I have to say about the car. In the very few months I have had the car I have had; the breaks replaced, had to buy a new battery and have had the whole gear shift unit replaced. It is not practical at all. There is no space what so ever in the back seat. The inside paint scratches way too easily and the stereo razzes very easily. Over all just not a practical car. Oh and if you get one with a fin on the back forget about rear visibility.

Favorite Features

I love the fun of driving a car so low to the ground. I can whip it around like it's nothing. The body style is cute. I have gotten a lot of "oh your car is sooo cute". The ultimate girly body style.

Suggested Improvements

Higher quality parts. Better stock stereo system.Better visibly all around.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good Car

Written by: Shanna on 08/12/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I've had my Cobalt for a little over a month. It's a wonderful first car. I read reviews here before buying this car. I read about someone hearing a cricket noise when the air conditioner was on, I hear this noise every time I have the AC on, it can get annoying after a while because I hear it over my music. I've put aver 1000 miles on it since I got it. Now it has about 42,000 miles on it. It gets around 26-28 mpg in town. It's a wonderful car :-) I love it!

Favorite Features

MP3 jack, the trunk space, design (interior & exterior), CD player, comfort

Suggested Improvements

It'd be nice to get better gas mileage

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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I wanted a safe, dependable car

Written by: Sad Dad on 07/27/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I wanted a safe dependable car to send my daughter off to college. She liked the sporty look, and we shopped until we found one with the bells and whistles. The car has 37,000 miles on it, so the bumper to bumper has expired (barely-- 36,000). While she was driving from Nashville, the power steering just quit working. I'm glad she wasn't in a turn! Dealership and GM are not very sympathetic, but when I googled "Cobalt power steering," I found that this problem is widespread. I hope that anyone considering the Cobalt will use google and research this power steering failure.

Favorite Features

Sunroof, definitely.

Suggested Improvements

The electric power steering needs to be recalled and replaced.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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2007 SS

Written by: Katie on 07/27/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I love my Cobalt, but I am worried about it's reliability. My visor broke after I had the car about a year. I have not even had the car 2 years and the top part of my shifter knob just broke off along with the plugs for the chargers no longer working. Also, the emergency break went out. Great that it's still under warranty, but what am I going to do after that?

Favorite Features

leather seats, heated seats, cute car, great manual shifting

Suggested Improvements

bigger opening for trunk, stop being cheap on the little parts

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Mixed Feelings

Written by: Jessica on 06/10/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Not sure where to start...had my Cobalt for less than a month when I heard a horrible rattling noise. Took it to the dealership only to find that the windshield had been installed upside down and had to be replaced. Got the car out of the shop. Drove it for two weeks and started hearing a horrible noise in the front end. Two compressors later, and I still hear a 'bug zapper' like sound when I run the heat or the air. Dealership swears that they can't hear it, but everyone else who has ever been in the car has commented on it. The car drives okay, but honestly, has been in the shop way to often for a brand new vehicle. As the owner of both an 07 Cobalt and an 07 Malibu LS, I'm unhappy w/GM!

Favorite Features

Body and upholstery are nice. Looks sporty even for a 4 door.

Suggested Improvements

Fix the issue with the heater/AC noise! Everyone I know who has a Cobalt has this problem!! Quality control needs to be looked into. The upside down installation of the windshield could have been dangerous for me and my kids!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Will NEVER own another

Written by: custard-goddess on 05/28/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Before I had a 2001 Chevy Cavalier, that had reached 225,000 miles. I thought that the Cobalt would be comparable to the Cavalier boy was I wrong. I love the style of the car very cute inside and out. The features are amazing XM, MP3 jack, remote start, but the quality leaves much to be desired. I have had to fix so much on it in two years broken tail light after two weeks of ownership, squeaky sunroof, loose seat fabric, breaks and rotors replaced(only after 15,000 mi),left control arm, radio buttons stopped working, and BOTH remotes to my car are broken.

Favorite Features

I love the look of the car I still think it is incredibly cute. I love all the available features and it drives well. It is a wonderful gas saver I average 29 mpg.

Suggested Improvements

Quality improvement! Is my only suggestion. I feel that it has had way too much wrong with it to only be 2 years old, it has been in the shop far more than the cavalier ever was. I baby my car and treat it like a god and yet it continues to break.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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07 Cobalt LS 5sp updated

Written by: ken on 04/13/2009

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LS 4dr Sedan (2.2L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This is an update from my 9/13/07 post. This is a great little car. Fuel economy is 34 to 36 on my mostly highway commute at about 60 mph. Got 40 mpg on trip once. Seats are still comfortable. Shifting is not as crisp as when new. Never been back to dealer for any warranty service. Oil change is super easy with the front cartridge filter and oversize filler cap. Tires will need to be replaced before next winter.

Favorite Features

Size, fuel economy, great AC and heat, auto lights, good radio, good power. Price: I only paid 10.5K and if gas goes up again this summer as usual it will be worth almost what I paid. Why buy hybrid???

Suggested Improvements

rear disk brakes, alloy wheels, cruise, PDL, PW, should be std even on base models.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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