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Chevrolet Cobalt SSModel year report

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
45,528miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering (3) and air bags (2). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,528 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 264 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 49 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “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 retractor assembly, may become open or acquire a ground near the sensor. If the bts is rotated toward the rear of the vehicle, added stress is applied to the wire bundle that may cause an open or a ground path. …”

NHTSA complaint #11092247, filed 2018-05, 70,000 miles

Steering: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10668178, filed 2014-12, 63,000 miles

Air bags: “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 trips. Last week, the sir instrument light suddenly illuminated (service airbag) while on a trip to exercise the car (car was stationary and the sir illuminated when the automobile was started). See GM service bulletin 09-09-40-003a issued august 2010. …”

NHTSA complaint #10820741, filed 2016-01, 3,000 miles

Brakes: “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 the brakes under the 3 year 36,000 [I]unlimited[/I] warranty or the 2 year 20,000 mile maintenance warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10433649, filed 2011-10, 30,230 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,230 and 63,000 miles.

11%0–1011%10–2533%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,528 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201120122013220142201520162018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Cobalt SS Coupe FWD2.0L 4-cyl5-speed manual223025$2,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 264 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 264 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Cobalt SS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010945,5280—25—Not enough data
200919011,9000——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
20089516,5000——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable

All Chevrolet Cobalt SS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS (Cobalt SS Coupe, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,528 miles and the middle half falls between 30,230 and 63,000 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.