CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 574 complaints with NHTSA, including 46 crashes, 7 fires, 45 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (243 reports).
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls
Driver's side curtain airbag may fail to deploy in crash
Some vehicles may have the wiring harness for the driver's side impact sensor routed improperly inside the front door.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Problem areas named in the 574 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 243 |
| Electrical System | 128 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 101 |
| Air Bags | 77 |
| Engine | 38 |
| Power Train | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
What owners report
Walked out to the car and the side air bags deployed and now it won't start. No power No accident. Drove it to the driveway and parked it. Now it won't start.
Fuel lines leak around fuel tank, causing a fuel smell around the vehicle and a major fire hazard
Problem with Steering column rattle
The contact's daughter owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure for the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Air bag says it needs serviced Gas gadge is all over the place hard to tell how much gas I actually have in my tank.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: Driver's side curtain airbag may fail to deploy in crash; Electrical System:Ignition; Steering:Electric Power Assist System; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Based on 574 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (243), Electrical System (128), Fuel/Propulsion System (101).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.