Chevrolet Cobalt Complaints (2010)

583 consumer complaints on file.

#11757142August 15, 2026
AIR BAGS
Walked out to the car and the side air bags deployed and now it won't start. No power No accident. Drove it to the driveway and parked it. Now it won't start.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696707October 31, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel lines leak around fuel tank, causing a fuel smell around the vehicle and a major fire hazard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696686October 30, 2025
STEERING
Problem with Steering column rattle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689350September 24, 2025
STEERING
The contact's daughter owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, extra effort was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls related to the failure for the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V153000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11687046September 13, 2025
AIR BAGS, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Air bag says it needs serviced Gas gadge is all over the place hard to tell how much gas I actually have in my tank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684808September 3, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that, while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed during an ice and rainstorm with poor visibility, a vehicle parked sideways in the middle of the roadway suddenly appeared. Unable to stop in time, the vehicle collided with the driver's side rear of the other vehicle, causing it to spin and veer onto the shoulder of the roadway before coming to a complete stop. The air bags deployed but failed to properly inflate, greatly reducing their effectiveness, which the contact held responsible for the various injuries sustained by the three occupants. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. All three occupants were transported to a local hospital by EMTs. The driver was treated for facial injuries sustained from striking the steering wheel. The minor occupant, who was seat-belted in the front passenger seat, was treated for injuries suffered to the right side of their forehead after hitting and breaking the front windshield, as well as a contusion across their chest caused by the seat belt. The contact was treated for a dislocated left shoulder and sustained multiple bruises. The manufacturer was notified of the incident, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
3
Deaths:
0
#11673793July 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Our daughter observed a significant puddle forming under her vehicle and noticed a strong smell of gasoline. She sent us a video, which clearly showed gasoline leaking from the driver-side rear area of the car. Due to the proximity of the fuel leak to the exhaust pipe, we had the car towed to a mechanic, as it was too dangerous to drive. The mechanic diagnosed the issue as a severely rusted-out fuel line that required immediate repair. At no point did the vehicle display any warning lights or alerts related to this issue. Alarmingly, our daughter had unknowingly driven the car while the leak was occurring, unaware of the serious fire risk this posed. We believe this is a serious safety hazard that could lead to a fire or explosion and strongly urge an investigation. This failure occurred without warning and could have resulted in a catastrophic outcome. We are fortunate this was caught in time, but others may not be as lucky.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662262May 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
6
Deaths:
3
#11621929October 25, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Internal mechanism of the driver-side door handle broke and the door would not open from the inside. Tne dealership confirmed that the inside door ah glue is broken. The cable retainer snapped apart and the cable cannot stay connected. This might be available for inspection. Driver must exit the vehicle by crawling over to the passenger side. The problem has been confirmed by a Chevrolet dealer. There were no warning lamps or messages. The manufacturer no longer makes this part and it could not be replaced. Service description says that the customer had an electrical concern and that the door would not unlock from the inside. This was inaccurate. It was mechanical. The door could unlock, it could not open. The dealership would not let the diagnosis proceed until the customer agreed to that statement. The dealership inaccurately recorded the mileage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600169July 8, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL ON THE 2007-2009 ON THE CORROSION OF THE GAS LINES ON DRIVERS SIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN I TOOK MY CAR TO A CHEVY DEALER AND THEY SAID ITS THE SAME THING THATS HAPPENING TO MY CAR.AND THAT THEY ONLY DID THE RECALL ON 2007-2009 COLBALT MODELS .THE LAST COLBALT'S MADE WAS THE 2010 MODELS.WHY DIDNT THEY RECALL THEM ALSO.I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER CHEVY DEALER IN AMELIA AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING.THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP.ITS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT FROM GM AND THEY KNOW IT.IF I HAVE TO I WILL GET A LAWYER AND SUE G.M. PERIOD.I CANT AFFORD TO FIX GM'S MISTAKES.THEY NEED TO COME CLEAN AND FIX THEM.IT LEAKS OUT GAS AND COULD START A FIRE OR EXPLODE WHILE I AM IN THE CAR.I DEMAND THIS TAKEN CAR OF BY GM AND STOP KICKING THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD.I WILL NOT STOP OR GIVE UP ON THIS .SENCE I WAS TOLD BY 2 DIFFRENT CHEVY DEALERSHIPS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11569973February 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated after the failure. The vehicle was towed to her parent's residence. The vehicle was serviced by an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to the ignition switch. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not covered under the recall. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V171000 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565908January 17, 2024
SEAT BELTS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Seatbelts lock up and do not move. Seatbelts are front driver and passenger side. Seatbelts can't be worn because they do not work
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564088January 8, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, there was an abnormal odor of fuel inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the fuel line. The manufacturer was contacted and offered help with a new vehicle. The contract stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Action Number PE20011 (Fuel System, Other, Fuel/Propulsion System, Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561455December 22, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Bright LED lights when driving at night, specifically of other SUV or truck vehicles. This has affected my driving at night by blinding and giving me headaches. How can we prevent a safer road? Why is this approved? Why do headlights need to be so bright, that they are blinding to other vehicles? This is a huge safety concern and needs to be addressed. I drive a smaller car, but i shouldnt have to be punished because i drive a smaller vehicle. This isnt about specifically the make and model of the car, but solely on the bright LED headlights that are dangerous while i am driving at night.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543273September 7, 2023
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN. My traction and ABS light keeps coming on. My steering is off some. My turning right or left is making ruff popping sounds in the steering. My ABS and Traction lite keeps coming on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542813September 6, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
You Need to Reopen the Case. Due to the FACT that GM or who made the Cobalt's, Failed to tell you that THEY PUT HEAT COIL TAPE AROUND THE GAS LINES RIGHT WHERE IT RUSTED AND GAS LEAKS. WHEN THERE COIL TAPE GETS WET WITH SALT WATER FROM THE SNOW, ITS THERE HEAT COIL WRAP THAT TRAPS AND KEEPS THE SALT WATER IN SIDE THE COIL WRAP THATS TRAPED TO THE GAS LINE.I CAN PROVE IT.I HAVE THE HEAT COIL WRAP FROM MY CAR.ITS THERE FAULT NOT THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.PERIOD.WILLING TO TAKE TO COURT WITH EVIDENCE. - [XXX] , US INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11537338August 9, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a fuel leak due to corrosion in the polymer blocks that attached the fuel lines. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536372August 3, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Leaking fuel from plastic gas tank seam.i had it inspected by two,one Chevrolet dealer ship and my own macanic.both are saying its a malfuction on the plastic seal around the plastic gas tank.And Both are telling me I Need to Report this as soon as possible because its Leaking alot of fuel and can burst into flames, or Blow up, They both agree it is VERY VERY DANGEROUS.PERIOD AND I SHOULDNT BE DRIVING IT.they also agree it is a manafacture failure.and defentley needs to be recalled A.S.A.P. before all the people who do have the last Cobalts that were made before there Bankruptcy case.Lordstown should of recalled these knowing there 2007-2009 had problems with fuel leakage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522342May 16, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
My car had a fuel pump go, then within MONTHS, another. We then dealt with the SAME problem symptomatically, and was told it was the fuel pump sensor. Within the last few weeks, I am having all the same issues-including the car intermittently not starting, gasoline leaking from the vehicle, both noticably missing from the gauge (i.e 1/8 tank less than night prior), odor of gas in the car, stalling out while driving and trying to start it, but also now dripping gas from the car. A new issue popped up, which is the dash light coming up saying "check gas cap". This past Thursday, my car wouldn't start again, and has not started since. It's concerning that the Chevy Cobalt has had recalls for the same exact problems, literally thousands of complaints that mirror mine- for every model year EXCEPT the 2010. It's also interesting that they also stopped producing the Cobalt entirely in 2010 too, but considering the amount of faults and issues I've seen documented in every year model it's not a shock. I'm concerned that despite the amount of complaints that include 2010 models, they were excluded from the recall and seeing that my situation is another one that won't be covered, fixed, or made right by GM is something that doesn't make sense. I have also seen, that in 2021 an investigation was launched specifically into this exact issue with the 2010, as well. I'm carless right now, with no answers from Chevy other than that it's not part of the recall, yet it's part of the problem. Something is VERY wrong here. It's shocking they wouldn't recall a vehicle knowing it's dripping gas, pooling gas, it's such a hazard for not only anyone driving them, but anyone driving near us or even PARKED near us. Please help do something! Also I have videos of my car dripping, 2 days prior to it not starting, if there is somewhere I could send those as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11521094May 9, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, AIR BAGS
Unknown
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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