2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Technical Service Bulletins

1,139 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10118643Oct 16, 2012Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding Unexpected Loss of Radio Audio (Radio Goes Silent/No Sound) and Other Blackberry Phone - Bluetooth Issues
• 10084191Oct 16, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides a list of corrections for multiple concerns regarding unexpected loss of radio audio (radio goes silent/no sound) and other blackberry phone - bluetooth issues
• 10118637Oct 15, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on dealer responsibility for cargo carrying capacity labeling and the part numbers for the labels.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246593Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
• 10246979Sep 1, 2012Fuel system. Fuel Tank Cover Assembly Restriction On Certain NU6 Equipped Vehicles.
• 10073109Sep 1, 2012Fuel system, Other or unknown. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10071804Sep 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047360Sep 1, 2012Fuel system, Other or unknown. Chevrolet/pontiac: fuel tank cover assembly (nu6 emission package) can not be ordered thru dealership due to parts (25815572 and 25948766) being placed on retriction thru product quality center (pqc). Models 2007-2010 cobalt, g5 and 2007 ion.
• 10047261Sep 1, 2012Electrical system, Fuel system. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: engine fails to start after engine cranks due to fuel pump wire harness connector needs replacing, without replacing fuel pump cover assembly (fuel pump flange). Model 2007-2010 cobalt, g5, ion.
• 10044242May 1, 2012Electrical system. Gm: j-35616-64b terminal test probe and replacement terminal. Also included models verano, regal, lacrosse, cts, srx, volt, sonic, malibu, impala, equinox, cruze, avalanche, tahoe suburban, silverado, sierra, yukon, and terrain for model year 2013. Model escalade model year 2012-2013. Model pontiac g3 model year 2007. Model wave model years 2005-2010. Denali models model years 2007-2013.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10037144Nov 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the front and rear floor carpet may be wet due to a plugged hvac drain. *rm updated 02/06/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038262May 1, 2011Air bags. Gm: the front passenger airbag indicator may light when electronics are placed in the passenger seat. The electronics cause the vehicle to think there is a passenger sitting in the seat. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10038727Apr 1, 2011Engine cooling, Steering. Gm: there are multiple warning lights on. There is harsh shifting, hard steering, and no start. There may be multiple trouble codes stored.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 10038511Feb 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be a short rattle noise from the front of the engine when it is started. It could be a problem with cam phasers or the engine belt.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037684Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the vehicle perfromance may be poor with an inoperative fuel gauge. The malfunction light may also be on.
• 10037912Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling, Fuel system. Gm: the check engine light is on. There is condensation on the fuel tank pressure sensor causing an improper reading.
• 10037744Dec 1, 2010Electrical system. Gm: the fog lamp indicator is inoperative.
• 10037417Nov 1, 2010Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: malfunction light is on and there is a misfire. There may be three trouble codes and could be a result of wiring problems at the fuel injector.
• 10037353Nov 1, 2010Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Electrical system. Gm: gauges and warning lights are intermittently illuminated. There could be five internal trouble codes and is likely related to an electrical harness.
• 10033364Oct 1, 2010Fuel system. General motors: engineering information-chemical damage on inner surfaces of fuel tank. Some customers may comment on poor performance, decreased acceleration and/or an inoperative fuel gauge. No models listed except saturn and hummers; includes all passenger cars and light duty trucks. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10034369Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system, Fuel system. Chevrolet/gmc/pontiac: intermittent mil/check engine light on, dtc p0442, p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0454 or p0455 (install fuel tank pressure sensor cover). This condition may be caused by normal water accumulation or condensation blocking the air reference port of the fuel tank pressure sensor. *pe updated 2/07/11. *pe updated 2/25/11.
• 10036444Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewood/opel: low turbocharger boost pressure or possible dtc p0299. Technicians may find dtc p0299 present. May also find the turbo wastegate actuator rod nut missing. Most parts of the turbocharger are not serviceable.
• 10036544Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn/daewoo/opel: engine misfire/low compression. Technician should perform a compression test. Results may lead to cylinder with low compression (85-90psi). This may cause the misfire.
• 10033032Jan 1, 2010Brakes. Chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Front brake line contact; inspect brake line and adjust, if necessary. Certain model vehicles equipped with a turbo charged engine, may have a condition in which a front brake line may contact the underbody of the vehicle. Brake lines positioned against the underbody of the vehicle may result in a brake line durability issue.
• 10033184Jul 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: blocked shift, gear hop out 1st, 3rd, 5th gear or difficulty shifting. The shift lever on the manual transmissions roll pin can back out and contact the shift cover during a shift event. This can cause an incomplete, blocked shift or difficulty shifting the transmission.

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