10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,200 miles

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problem #2

Sep 282010

Cobalt

  • 1,900 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a rear end crash and was forced forward and rear ended another vehicle. The seat belt did not latch properly which caused her to hit the steering wheel. Also, the front driver seat broke away from the frame. The air bags did not deploy and onstar was not alerted of the incident. The contact was injured and treated at a nearby hospital. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 1,900.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

problem #1

Mar 172010

Cobalt

  • 500 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving at approximately 30-40 mph, the lights on the instrument panel illuminated and the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to an authorized dealership. The dealer replaced the battery and the alternator. On another occasion, the antenna fell off while the contact was driving. The instrument panel also became warped and had a gap. The contact also stated that the cup holder broke off and she was afraid that her child would put her hand in the area which was on top of the shifter. The contact also stated the brakes sounded loud. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 500. The current mileage was approximately 6,800.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA