2010 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical system problems
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
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.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is…Campaign 14V171000 · Apr 10, 2014
Electrical System problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Cobalt | 151 | 21% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 166 | 20% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 281 | 18% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 412 | 18% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 323 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
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.