How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

NHTSA lists 127 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Cobalt, which is 22% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical system?

Yes. Recall campaign 14V171000, reported April 10, 2014, covers the ignition switch on 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles among other GM models from the same era.

What mileage do electrical problems typically show up at on the 2010 Cobalt?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 56,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year.

Did the 2010 Cobalt's electrical issues cause crashes or fires?

NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 127 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 22% of all complaints filed for the year. These complaints involve 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 56,000. A related recall (campaign 14V171000) covers the ignition switch.

Electrical System complaints: 127; 22% of 574
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 56,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Ignition switch moves out of the run position on its own, cutting power steering, power brakes, and airbag deployment, sometimes while driving on the highway.
Vehicle veers or pulls hard to one side without driver input, occurring at both low speed on exit ramps and at highway speed.
Wiring or steering column shorts have led to smoke or fire near the dashboard and steering wheel, in one case starting after the horn activated on its own.
Engine stalls suddenly at low speed with no warning, sometimes followed by brake failure to stop the vehicle in time.
Warning chimes and indicator sounds for seatbelt, door, and low tire pressure stop working, tied to a speaker or wiring fault.
Key becomes stuck in the ignition cylinder, preventing the driver from removing it after the vehicle is shut off.

When 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 7, 2010, latest Feb 5, 2024.

127 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q2 to 2024 Q1; peak 2014 Q2 (24).

Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

NHTSA 14V171000Apr 10, 2014Electrical System2,191,014 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: General Motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac owners at 1-800-762-2737, and Saturn owners at 1-800-553-6000. General Motors' number for this recall is 14113 for the ignition lock cylinder and key replacement, and 14133 for only key replacements. Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in "Park," or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the "Reverse" position and the parking brake is engaged.

Electrical System complaints by Cobalt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010127 (22%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?: NHTSA lists 127 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Cobalt, which is 22% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt electrical system?: Yes. Recall campaign 14V171000, reported April 10, 2014, covers the ignition switch on 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles among other GM models from the same era.
What mileage do electrical problems typically show up at on the 2010 Cobalt?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 56,000 at the time of failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year.
Did the 2010 Cobalt's electrical issues cause crashes or fires?: NHTSA complaint data tied to this component lists 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries.