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2010 CHEVROLET COBALT Safety Overview

The 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 5 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:side/window
  • Electrical system:ignition
  • Steering:electric power assist system

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for CHEVROLET COBALT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 15V500000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles manufactur...

A disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

NHTSA Recall 15V500000: A disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/10/2015
2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 14V171000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Che...

If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "Reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.

NHTSA Recall 14V171000: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/10/2014
2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 14V153000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu,...

If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 14V153000: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/31/2014
2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 14V047000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.

If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 14V047000: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/10/2014
2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 10V073000

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007-201...

IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT LOW VEHICLE SPEEDS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V073000: IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, IT WOULD REQUIRE GREATER DRIVER EFFORT AT... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/3/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.