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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Ss problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Seat Belts (2)

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9
Complaints
0
Recalls
264
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (264)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.

Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.

Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va

Showing the 6 most recent of 264 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2018-05-07 · Seat Belts · 70,000 mi

“"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 belt tension sensor (bts), that is part of the r…”

2016-01-17 · Seat Belts · 3,000 mi

“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 collector car and used as such for occasional…”

2015-01-24 · Structure:body · 201,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“vechical started making a loud noise and all of a sudden it blew up in flames. *tr…”

2014-12-24 · Steering · 63,000 mi

“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…”

2014-03-14 · Electrical System · 34,000 mi

“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 problem. the approximate failure mileage was 34,000.…”

2013-08-02 · Steering · 51,900 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. the contact stated that while driving 8 mph, the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. a dealer was called and advised the contact to remove the fuse and then reinsert it. the contact did as such however, the failure recurred within five minutes. the manufacturer was made aware of the failur…”

2013-01-07 · Steering · 45,528 mi

“the steering got extremely hard and a warning came on. *tr…”

2012-04-27 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 16,950 mi

“despite low mileage on vehicle. excessive wear on rear pads and severely scored. front rotors also scored. this is a material failure or defect as i have never owned any other vehicle that required rotor replacement at such low mileage. *tr…”

2011-10-31 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,230 mi

“i brought my car (2010 chevrolet cobalt ss) to the local dealership near me in massachusetts, and i was told that my rear brakes were worn to the point just before a sensor going off. the car only has 30,000 miles on it and rear brakes are supposed to be the ones that last longer than front ones but my front are fine. the dealership refused to fix …”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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