2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cobalt SS years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Cobalt SS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 33% | 51,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 22% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 22% | 23,590 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 201,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 201,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Line Leak (PE20011) — opened Jul 5, 2020, closed Aug 17, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"service air bag" message shows in the driver information center. There have been numerous reports of people having the same issue. The message will display at any random time, whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion. According to general motors bulletin no.: 09-09-40-003a, "the wire on the…
My car has approximately 3000 miles on it. It is alway garage (enclosed). During its 3000 miles, it has only had one passenger for about a 100 mile trip. No one has riden in the backseat nor has the rear seat been used for transporting items. The interior has not been cleaned (not needed). It is a…
Vechical started making a loud noise and all of a sudden it blew up in flames. *tr
While i was driving the power steering thing comes on thinking it needed fluid i stopped to check there was none and it was hard to drive i made it back home checking the internet i found that there was a recall for the car i was driving so i found this site that's why am complaining. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key would not release from the ignition switch. In addition, the engine failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition solender was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the…
Other Chevrolet Cobalt SS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 Cobalt SS | 190 | 0 |
| 2008 Cobalt SS | 95 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cobalt SS model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.