Model year
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 574 complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 9 complaints under COBALT SS. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (235), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (113), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (101). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 25–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,250–$2,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 1,649 complaints
- 2006 2,330 complaints
- 2007 1,564 complaints
- 2008 845 complaints
- 2009 710 complaints
- 2010 574 complaints
Recalls
15V500000 · Aug 10, 2015
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles manufactured January 4, 2010, to June 23, 2010. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door. The…
14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the…
14V153000 · Mar 31, 2014
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden…
14V047000 · Feb 10, 2014
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM)…
10V073000 · Mar 3, 2010
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.
Complaints
574 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 46, fire flag on 7, injury field 45, deaths field 4. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| COBALT SS | 0 | 9 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE20011 | Fuel Line Leak · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Jul 5, 2020 | Aug 17, 2023 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Coupe · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Cobalt Coupe · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Cobalt SS Coupe · 2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Cobalt XFE Coupe · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Cobalt Sedan · 2.2L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Cobalt Sedan · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 35 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Cobalt XFE Sedan · 2.2L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 37 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.