POWER STEERING LIGHT POPS ON AND POWER STEERING GOES OUT. CAR IS UNDER THREE YEARS OLD. THIS IS A KNOWN VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. HAPPENS OVER AND OVER, ONCE YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WILL WORK AGAIN UNTIL THE NEXT OCCURRENCE WHICH COULD BE TWO MINUTES LATER OR FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS SO NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE ABOUT IT THE…
2007 chevrolet Cobalt steering problems
critical 687 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
687
Recalls
0
Crashes
61
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
POWER STEERING FAILS ON 2007 CHEVY COBALT RESEARCHED TO FIND OUT WHAT TO DO TO FIX, CHEVY DEALERS WANT $2000.00 TO REPLACE AS NOW I FIND OVER 275 PEOPLE ON A "HOW TO REPAIR IT" WEBSITE HAVING SAME PROBLEM & WONDERING WHEN IS THIS GOING TO BE RECALLED, AFTER SO MANY DEATHS? *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND, AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. IN 2010, THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 10V073000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED RECENTLY. THE VEHIC…
2007 CHEVROLET COBALT WITH POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE. THE CAR CURRENTLY HAS 67,000 MILES AND HAD NOT HAD ANY ISSUES WITH IT UNTIL THIS RANDOMLY HAPPENED ON THE STREET. A "POWER STEERING" MESSAGE CAME UP ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE CAR AND SEEMINGLY THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED UP. THIS WAS WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD NEPHEW IN THE CAR. I AM GLAD I WAS NOT ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. AFTER THAT OCC…
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR , THE DASH WILL DING THREE TIMES, FLASH "POWER STEERING" AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP. I WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER, TURN THE ENGINE OFF, AND RESTART THE CAR. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, IT WILL WORK FINE. THIS WILL HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. IT IS A HASSLE WHILE DRIVING, I'VE HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TO TURN MY CAR OFF AT TIMES WHEN THERE ISN'T A SHO…
WE HAVE A 2007 CHEVY COBALT IN WHICH WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. REALLY SCARY AND DANGEROUS. SINCE GM HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS FAILURE SINCE 2005 AND NOBODY HAS DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT IS EVEN SCARIER. IF YOU TURN CAR OFF AND BACK ON POWER STEERING WILL WORK AGAIN ONLY FOR PERIOD OF TIME THEN SHUT OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON-LINE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING B…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND SEIZED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
POWER STEERING SUDDENLY WENT OUT, NEARLY CAUSING A COLLISION. POWER STEERING CAME BACK AFTER ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN BACK ON. *TR
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound while reversing. Additionally, the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle, the steering wheel was firm. The contact turned around and drove back to the residence. The dealer was …
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 chevrolet Cobalt?
It's a serious issue. 687 complaints have been filed, including 61 reports involving a crash and 3 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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