2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 574 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,002miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of the 574 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,002 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was stopped at a red light heading west on bell rd. And 43rd ave in phoenix arizona. When the light turned green I proceeded into the intersection. Then out of no where I was hit almost head on by a 1993 buick causing me head to hit the driver side window, and no airbags had deployed to prevent my head from hitting the glass.”
NHTSA complaint #10575934, filed 2014-03, 84,000 miles“I have owned a 2010 chevy Cobalt since 2012. Shortly after purchasing, the check engine light turned on. The power locks erratically lock and unlock. The windows will become jammed and suddenly will not roll back up. Cruise control will randomly stop working. I had issues with the transmission which cost me over $3,000 to fix. Then, there was the ignition switch recall which the dealer fixed at no cost. But now I am having problems with the power steering. I have to turn my ignition off and on for the power steering warning message to turn off but then it turns back on a few minutes later. …”
NHTSA complaint #10892319, filed 2016-08, 85,000 miles“I purchased a g.m. Chevy Cobalt lt. 2010 on aug. 30. On clearance sales. And then I found that the car?s door ajar sensor does not work properly. All sensors of the doors didn't work until the door was opened over 5 inches. I visited a dealer shop, and asked to fix it. A sales person knew that all Cobalt lts have the same problem after checking other vehicles. Also, all technicians had not known the problem until my claim. After searching, a technician said to me ?it can?t fixed, usually other vehicles are installed two sensors each door, but the Cobalt has only one.? …”
NHTSA complaint #10366497, filed 2010-11, 2,000 miles“Upon arriving home from the hospital , I closed and locked the drivers door to secure the vehicle for the night and discovered the next morning that the door was not latched or locked . Luckily nothing was missing from the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10507121, filed 2013-04, 60,404 miles“On sunday november 3,2013 my son was on his way home from the james madison university traveling east on virginia route 66 heading towards the capital beltway (495). At mile post 26 on route 66 he lost control of the vehicle in the fast lane. The car was traveling at the speed limit (approximately 70 MPH) the car moved into the median where the vehicle rolled over three times smashing the front bumper area, the hood and crushed the roof (blowing out all windows).landed upside down in the oncoming traffic lane on the west bound side of the divided median. …”
NHTSA complaint #10588989, filed 2014-05, 65,600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10239124Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Paintless Dent Repair Process.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 10232283Feb 17, 2023This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10213768Jan 27, 2022This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
Body and structure: 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 complaintsOther or unknown
29 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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