2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, drivers really enjoy the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, praising its fun driving experience, good acceleration, and gas mileage. Many love its sporty handling and compact design. However, some owners mention issues with weak visibility and a small backseat, which can make lane changes tricky and limit passenger space. Despite some reliability concerns, many find it to be a solid and reliable vehicle."
have a 2007 Chevy cobalt LS it’s just the base model gets good gas mileage seems to be a steady little car have some heater core overheating issues and had to replace the alternator but so far so good at 151,000 miles
December 29, 2024This is one of those cars that looks good on the spec sheet or even just parked. However, out on the road it disapoints. Sport suspension, large disc brakes, a big 2.4L VVT DOHC 4 cly with high compression do not translate into a fun ride. One of the big problems is the 4 speed automatic, it's just not happy pairing to this engine. In fact, it's an unhappy one. You can hear this by the way the two sound--a whinny, lethatrgic moan is emitted most of the time. It proclaims, "I am not having fun here!" The thrust is okay when you floor it off the line--but theres not alot there when you moving and you get on it. Unless it does some high rpm downshift to a much lower gear it will just provide modest accleration. The gas mileage is decent in the city. Not great but not bad either. As with most cars, on the highway its very good. Then theres the ride quality or lack there of. In the name of high shid pad g number it sacfifices alot of ride compliance. Instead of absorbing road irregularities it just crashes over them. I feel that the spring rates are just to hard. The steering is another let down. It's an electric setup which is done to save a very smalll amount of mileage and is becoming very common. That's fine by itself but the problem is the feel. It's a bit too heavy, vague and very artifiical feeling. Like your playing some arcade game. Despite my misgivings with the suspension and steering you can corner quite fast--which might be the only smile this car ever gives you. Other then that, it is well built car that has a solid feel to it. The brakes inspire a fair amount of confidence and has a very firm brake pedal.
January 25, 2010My girlfriend is using it. So far, trouble free car. Very low cost maintenance, no warranty issues at all. Has 46k. Car drives well and is fully loaded: Leather, heated seats, Panasonic factory subwoofer, XM radio, fog lights, ABS, traction ctrl, automatic headlights, polished alloy wheels, chrome tail pipe, chrome ext moulding and handles, wood trims, information computer, cruise, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio-cruise functions, mp3 jack, spoiler. All is OEM components. LTZ is a very rare trim level. Almost a Cimarron ;)
September 8, 2009What owners say
have a 2007 Chevy cobalt LS it’s just the base model gets good gas mileage seems to be a steady little car have some heater core overheating issues and had to replace the alternator but so far so good at 151,000 miles
December 29, 2024This is one of those cars that looks good on the spec sheet or even just parked. However, out on the road it disapoints. Sport suspension, large disc brakes, a big 2.4L VVT DOHC 4 cly with high compression do not translate into a fun ride. One of the big problems is the 4 speed automatic, it's just not happy pairing to this engine. In fact, it's an unhappy one. You can hear this by the way the two sound--a whinny, lethatrgic moan is emitted most of the time. It proclaims, "I am not having fun here!" The thrust is okay when you floor it off the line--but theres not alot there when you moving and you get on it. Unless it does some high rpm downshift to a much lower gear it will just provide modest accleration. The gas mileage is decent in the city. Not great but not bad either. As with most cars, on the highway its very good. Then theres the ride quality or lack there of. In the name of high shid pad g number it sacfifices alot of ride compliance. Instead of absorbing road irregularities it just crashes over them. I feel that the spring rates are just to hard. The steering is another let down. It's an electric setup which is done to save a very smalll amount of mileage and is becoming very common. That's fine by itself but the problem is the feel. It's a bit too heavy, vague and very artifiical feeling. Like your playing some arcade game. Despite my misgivings with the suspension and steering you can corner quite fast--which might be the only smile this car ever gives you. Other then that, it is well built car that has a solid feel to it. The brakes inspire a fair amount of confidence and has a very firm brake pedal.
January 25, 2010My girlfriend is using it. So far, trouble free car. Very low cost maintenance, no warranty issues at all. Has 46k. Car drives well and is fully loaded: Leather, heated seats, Panasonic factory subwoofer, XM radio, fog lights, ABS, traction ctrl, automatic headlights, polished alloy wheels, chrome tail pipe, chrome ext moulding and handles, wood trims, information computer, cruise, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio-cruise functions, mp3 jack, spoiler. All is OEM components. LTZ is a very rare trim level. Almost a Cimarron ;)
September 8, 2009The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt SS SC is a quick, stylish little sports car. Maybe not suited for an older demographic, but sure tailored for the interests of the younger drivers, speaking as one of them! The 2.0L DOHC ECOTEC four-cylinder engine comes with an Eaton Supercharger providing an extra boost with a great transition when it kicks in unlike the lag of a turbocharger. The Cobalt is quick, and the clutch and short-throw shifter have a very smooth, close-coupled action with well-spaced gears. With a very wide torque band, excessive shifting is certainly not necessary, and there is little need to get up into fifth except on the highways. Handling is superb on the Cobalt with stiffer springs, tuned shocks and a larger anti-roll bar, allowing it to focus on the sharp turns without either the front or rear wheels going wide! The performance on this car is great but still could be improved with Chevy definitely leaving room open for modifications. The exterior is simple, yet very sleek and with the addition of the huge rear spoiler wing, surely does not make this car look boring! Riding on 18" Pirelli PZero Rosso performance tires and high polished alloy wheels gives the Cobalt a good grip on the road with the added style. On the inside, the Cobalt is fitted together fairly well! There's plenty of leg room up front, however the rear seating is cramped. But I don't sit in the back so who cares! Even so, all seats are very comfortable! The nicely designed Recaro bucket seats hold the driver and passenger in place on sharp turns and are comfortable enough for long treks. As for the controls, luckily Chevrolet improved the Cobalt by giving the 2007 version a redesigned center console, which provided a better setup and look. The steering wheel was also redone to give a more comfortable feel when driving. The SS comes with a 7-speaker premium Pioneer sound system with amplified tweeters and rear subwoofer, that delivers awesome quality and sound when listening to music! A lot of trunk space for a small car, but small opening. Rounding off the interior, Chevrolet gave the SS a nice little touch by including a boost gauge! With reasonable fuel economy and being well priced the Cobalt SS SC certainly provides a lot of enjoyment behind the wheel!
February 13, 2008Performance- Very quick, supercharged, can buy stage kits upping horsepower to 245. Build Quality- Very good for an domestic. No repairs Appearance- Amazing color(sunbust orange) Very masculine looking car, the ladies heads are always turning. Fun Factor- It's supercharged, short throw 5-speed. Very fun to drive, handles great and rides good for a performance car. I would recommend this car, but they stoped making the supercharged model, but will have a turbocharged model with a similar price tag of 23,000-24,000. and the turbo model will have 260 HP.
July 30, 2008The 2007 Chevy Cobalt is a very reliable car. Most people think it is an unreliable car. I think all the bad rumors and all the problems people say about the cobalt, is untrue. I havent had a problem with it yet. Oh, and did I mention it gets good gas mileage.
April 26, 2008What drew me to this car was the sharp look and great red color. The gas mileage is wonderful and the car is really fun to drive. It handles very well and I always felt like the car was solid and safe to drive. The car has only needed general maintenance and has been very economical to own. I did have both recalls taken care of and haven't had any issues with the car at all. Would recommend this car to a relative or friend.
January 20, 2015Absolutely love this car and everything about it. If I were buying another car today I would definitely look at the Cobalts. I would highly recommend this car to any of my friends or family to buy and have in their garage.
February 11, 2010Performance is quite good. A few simple mods go a long way. Very little body roll with stock suspension. Build quality is nothing spectacular, but I have no complaints. Interior is a bit plain, but this car is meant for handling and auto-x more than it is for comfort. Good gas mileage car, 26 city, and 35 hwy. This car is very fun to drive and very predictable when you decide to have a little fun.
November 27, 2009I love this car. I have had it about 10 months now and there is limitless potential in the car. Good car stock but very easy to customize and make it your own.
April 29, 2008
