2010 Chevrolet Cobalt steering problems
239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 24, 2025
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS)…Campaign 14V153000 · Mar 31, 2014
- SteeringCampaign 10V073000 · Mar 3, 2010
Steering problems in other Cobalt years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Cobalt | 206 | 29% |
| 2008 Cobalt | 309 | 37% |
| 2007 Cobalt | 689 | 44% |
| 2006 Cobalt | 1,299 | 56% |
| 2005 Cobalt | 1,143 | 69% |
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.