2010 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
Owners have filed 795 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 30.6% of them — the clear leader, ahead of electrical system at 16.1%.
Complaints795
Crashes76
Fires9
Injuries67
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Steering 30.6% · 243
Electrical system 16.1% · 128
Fuel/propulsion system 12.7% · 101
Air bags 9.7% · 77
Engine 4.8% · 38
Power train 3.9% · 31
Unknown or other 3.5% · 28
Fuel system, gasoline 2.6% · 21
Severity
Of those complaints, 76 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 67 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt in this data, 2010 draws comparatively few complaints; 2006 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 18 in the last three years against 64 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 66,300 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering light illuminated. After shutting the engine off and restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel functioned normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,336. Steering · reported at 31,336 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection and the contact was advised that vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. Steering · reported at 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, there was an abnormal popping noise coming from the steering wheel. Also, the steering wheel made a jerking motion. The failure recurred multiple times and at various speeds. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Steering · reported at 79,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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