Is the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS ranks #3 of 3 among Cobalt SS model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), steering (3 complaints), and airbags (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 45,528 miles.

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?

EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #3 highest of 3 Cobalt SS model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 33% of the total). Complaints report 1 fire.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #3 of 3 Cobalt SS years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 1
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 25; 22 city / 30 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 22 MPG
Highway: 30 MPG
Combined: 25 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $2,600; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Cobalt SS years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	MPG
2008	No verdict	50	95	—
2009	No verdict	100	190	—
2010	No verdict	0	9	25

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS ranks #3 of 3 among Cobalt SS model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), steering (3 complaints), and airbags (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 45,528 miles.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS?: EPA rates the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt SS at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.