2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 239about this part
- Share
- 42%of 574 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 239 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 42% of the 574 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I put my chevy Cobalt 2010 into reverse and then into drive. With doing so my power steering showed up in the display. I put my car into park then turn the vehicle off and then back on and was able to put into drive with no problems. This has happened a few times now and the steering is very hard every time it does this.”
NHTSA complaint #11174824, filed 2019-02, 148,594 miles“Recall subject:sudden loss of electric power steering. My car is 2010 chevy Cobalt which has this problem,but why my car isn't on GM recall list? Gm has conducted two times recall regard this issue,march31,2014 ,NHTSA campain number:14v15300,GM number:n140115. Mar03,2010, NHTSA campaign number:10v073000,GM number:n100023. Why my car isn't on their recall list?”
NHTSA complaint #10807073, filed 2015-11, 58,000 miles“Air bag service light came on the fuel pump gasket leaks and the steering wheel plastic bearing is broken inside the steering wheel these are all recalls that these cars have but when I do a recall VIN check nothing comes up but I know the issues it has has to do with recalls”
NHTSA complaint #11060807, filed 2018-01, 97,000 miles“The steering wheel locked as I was getting off the highway. So scary!!!! Went to local dealer for it to be fixed. This was before recall....have been waiting for at least a half year to get new ignition switch....was also told there will be a steering wheel recall.....have not been taken care of and feel that I'm driving in a death machine.”
NHTSA complaint #10618347, filed 2014-08, 25,000 miles“Sudden warning display and loss of power steering resulting in sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds. Fortunately I was on a straight residential street and had sufficient strength to maintain control of the vehicle. I am an adult male. Others may have less strength which could easily result in loss of control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10521039, filed 2013-06, 2,400 milesRelated recalls
- 14V153000Mar 31, 2014General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Cobalt 2010, Malibu 2004–2006, 2008–2009, Saturn Ion 2004–2007 +4 more
- 10V073000Mar 3, 2010General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt and model year 2007-2010 pontiac g5 vehicles equipped with electric power steering…Covers: Chevrolet Cobalt 2005–2010, Pontiac G5 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10213700Jun 1, 2022This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
125 complaintsFuel system
122 complaintsAir bags
77 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsOther or unknown
29 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 30, 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