2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 364 on record.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at a glance
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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls 6
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 ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Fix: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for ea…
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 loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin …
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) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicl…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014…
UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditi…
Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners r…
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 misrouted wiring harness could cause an electrical short that disables the driver side curtain air bag.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sensor's wiring in the driver's door and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15075.
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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED ON A ROLLING BASIS BETWEEN MARCH 29 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2010. A COPY OF THE MAILING SCHEDULE IS LOCATED IN THE RECALL FILE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 O…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 583 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2-DR w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($4,850) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,126), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt trims & engines on record
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles on record
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS1G1AB5F54A7115815
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD1F54A7128406
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F55A7190303
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F59A7242733
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS1G1AA1F56A7209593
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F58A7198394
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD1F56A7201016
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F51A7179028
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F52A7219952
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F51A7205203
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F56A7172849
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F55A7239581
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS1G1AB1F50A7235863
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F54A7245880
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS1G1AA5F52A7139629
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F58A7122471
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AC5F53A7141089
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F51A7192940
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD1F59A7214987
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LS1G1AB1F52A7148854
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F52A7165154
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AD5F55A7144265
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt LT1G1AF5F54A7226711
Other Chevrolet Cobalt model years
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt — frequently asked questions
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Based on 583 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, steering, air bags.
What is the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at about 28 mpg combined (24 city / 34 highway).
How much is a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt worth?
Comparable 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt listings run roughly $2,900–$6,800, typically around $4,850 (from 362 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.