10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
25 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
24 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,392 miles

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problem #74

May 082023

Cobalt

  • miles
Unknown

- York, PA, USA

problem #73

Oct 042022

Cobalt

  • miles
Air bag light is on the dash and the passenger seat does not sense weight on the seat so all airbags are disabled I know many others with this problem and it is a serious issue that there should be a recall for

- Stevens, PA, USA

problem #72

Feb 112022

Cobalt

  • 0 miles
The contact owned a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while her husband was driving on the interstate, he had a heart attack and crashed into a tree where the vehicle came to a stop. None of the air bags deploy. The driver died at the scene due to a heart attack per an autopsy. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was concerned that the air bags did not deploy after the vehicle experienced extensive damage due to the crash. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

- Greenup, IL, USA

problem #71

Oct 182018

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
The side air bag sign comes on my dash that says I need to fix my passenger air bags....and always comes on when I drive slowly like into my neighborhood or parking lot.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #70

Feb 072020

Cobalt

  • 104,000 miles
Steering wheel has excessive play while driving on city streets. Loud grinding sound with alarm. Almost unable to control. When stationary steering play excessive in both directions. Airbag light states airbag is off. Control arms replaced 2 week before incident. Warning light has been on since repairing of control arms. Dealing contacted more than twice regarding problems.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #69

Oct 282019

Cobalt

  • 100,000 miles
Hit a deer on the freeway going 70 mph & totaled car but none of the airbags deployed.

- South Lyon, MI, USA

problem #68

Mar 012017

Cobalt 4-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall my passenger air bag quit working and the airbag light keeps showing.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #67

Feb 152018

Cobalt

  • 105,215 miles
Takata inflators airbag service light came on there fuel leaking from the tank and lines the steering wheel colum has a defect inside the steering wheel that makes it vibrate while driving and makes steering loose also the tmc module has a defect

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #66

May 102017

Cobalt

  • 97,000 miles
Air bag service light came on the fuel pump gasket leaks and the steering wheel plastic bearing is broken inside the steering wheel these are all recalls that these cars have but when I do a recall VIN check nothing comes up but I know the issues it has has to do with recalls

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #65

Aug 012017

Cobalt

  • 127,502 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while the engine was running. Also, the air bag indicator was illuminated. The contact called paradise Chevrolet Cadillac (27360 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) and was informed that there were no outstanding recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The cotnact believed that the vehicle should be included in NHTSA campaign number: 14E021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,502.

- Temecula, CA, USA

problem #64

Dec 102014

Cobalt

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure in December of 2014 and opened a case; however, the contact had not since contacted the manufacturer. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #63

Jun 132017

Cobalt

  • 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated and the wiper blades and heat were inoperable. The contact also mentioned that the power steering seized and was recently serviced per an unknown NHTSA recall for the power steering at ken barrett Chevrolet Cadillac (229 w main St, batavia, NY 14020 (585) 300-0199). The recall information was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

- Geneseo, NY, USA

problem #62

May 262017

Cobalt

  • 97,000 miles
We purchased a 2010 Chevy Cobalt in 20016 unaware of any recalls regarding this vehicle, our power stering went out, on 05/25/2010 GM stated that this was a reaquiring problem and that they would cover the cost of repairs, now after talking to the dealer who sold us this lemon both GM and the dealer refuses to fix any and all recall issues, this vehicles power stering attempted to locked up while driving on the interstate.

- Deming, NM, USA

problem #61

Nov 152016

Cobalt

  • 50,000 miles
We had our battery replaced in our vehicle November 15, 2016. Since that time our "service passenger airbag" light has come one. We took it to our mechanic on 3/3/2017 and he reported that we needed a new module that would correct the service passenger airbag light. We drove our car home and before we even got home the service light had returned. We took it back the next business day and they checked it again and said we needed a new sensor for the passenger seat. Since that time we have not taken it back as we are wondering if that will just require another electronic fix. Does this effect the seat belt working correctly? if so, I think this is a very dangerous situation.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #60

Dec 052016

Cobalt

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact was not experiencing any failures until the vehicle was serviced by a dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning the air bags. The contact noticed that the warning indicator flashed for low power. The vehicle reduced speed and stalled several times. The service engine indicator remained illuminated. The contact was uncertain if a dealer would provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

- Peoria, AZ, USA

problem #59

Aug 142016

Cobalt

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 25 mph, the contact was involved in a crash. While attempting to avoid the crash, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and a child were injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic and the dealer reset the air bag system. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #58

Jul 042016

Cobalt

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V500000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

- Stanon, MI, USA

problem #57

Sep 062015

Cobalt

  • 50,000 miles
I noticed that there was no turn signal sound indicating the turn signal was in use. At the same time I also noticed that all of the warning indicator sounds were also not working (set belt, door open with key in, low tire pressure, ect) none of the warning sounds are now working. It seems that the left front speaker is used for the transmitting of the warning sounds thus there is no sound from the left speaker. None the less I feel that with the warning sounds not working this is a safety issue. Everytime I start my car the svc light stays on all the time, my tires are always wobbly while slowing down and driving. Same as I have heard from others. Got in a hit and run if I have side air bags they didnt geploy

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #56

Sep 152015

Cobalt

  • miles
Tamara recall the " service air bag light " came on and is still on.

- Hanover, PA, USA

problem #55

Nov 082015

Cobalt

  • miles
Everytime I start my car the svc light stays on all the time, my tires are always wobbly while slowing down and driving. My passenger air bag constantly stays off it's also a rattling inside my wheel and a squeak sometimes when im breaking. Im un sure whats going on my engine light comes on wen the car is half way turned on I don't know what that means but I just brought this car and im finding out problems my aux part on my car is messed up N150075

- Detroit, MI, USA

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