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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical system problems

125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt22% of all complaints for this model year.

125
Electrical System complaints
22%
share of all complaints
56,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
9 / 2
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Feb 5, 2024

  • 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.

    filed Sep 7, 2023

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Electrical System problems in other Cobalt years

YearReportsShare
2009 Cobalt15121%
2008 Cobalt16620%
2007 Cobalt28118%
2006 Cobalt41218%
2005 Cobalt32320%
Cobalt electrical system problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.