Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
164
Most reports here involve fluid leaks.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11696707 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
80
Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 4 mention a crash.
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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.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11569973 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
20
Most reports here involve premature wear. Of these, 4 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. JEFF DRENNEN CADILLAC CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (3625 MAPLE AVE, ZANESVILLE, OH 43701, (740) 452-3611) WAS CONTACT AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11331094 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
234
Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 15 mention a crash, 13 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11696686 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
62
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 20 mention a crash, 23 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11757142 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
10
Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 1 mention a crash.
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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.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11621929 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
13
Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11662262 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov