2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 5%of 574 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of the 574 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my car to have the recalls fixed although I was having no problems. Putnam Chevrolet in burlingame supposedly did it. The first time I had to parallel park my steering wheel became impossible to turn and. I had to get out and find a place where I didn't have to steer very much which living in san francisco is nearly impossible. Also my gear shift marks red in d even when I am in reverse or parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10910987, filed 2016-10, 28,000 miles“We attempted to manually lock and unlock 2 passenger side doors, and now the rear lock doesn't work, and the rear door also doesn't open at all, from inside or outside. In the front, the door can still be opened but the lock has to be manually locked and unlocked. The drivers side 2 doors and power locks work ok. The vehicle was stopped when we manually locked and unlocked the passenger side doors.”
NHTSA complaint #10809076, filed 2015-12, 30,000 miles“No warning chimes and no turn single chime. Several weeks ago I lost all warning chimes on my car. So at this time I have no chimes for 1. Seat belts not buckled. Door ajar. 3. Low or flat tire. 4. No turn single chime. In fact non of the chimes are now working.”
NHTSA complaint #10778333, filed 2015-09, 35,000 miles“Ran over a rock which did some damage to the underneath of my car....took it to goodyear because it was closest.they worked on it to the tune of over $7,000 and the engine light has continued to come on since the day I drive it home, which I pointed out to them before driving away I have gone back numerous times only to be told that things will be okay, but if the engine light starts blinking to get it to them asap. I don't know how to download photos or documents.”
NHTSA complaint #10782551, filed 2015-10, 14,055 miles“While driving at 55mph on ca hwy 111, the engine just shut off. I was in busy fast moving traffic. Extremely dangerous. I had not changed anything nor did I have more than a single key on the key ring.”
NHTSA complaint #10865004, filed 2016-05, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11020816Jul 18, 2025This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019693Jun 9, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
239 complaintsElectrical system
125 complaintsFuel system
122 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology