2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 54 engine complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 9% of its 574 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 84,500 miles, with 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to this area. No recall is tied directly to the Engine category in this data.
- Engine complaints
- 54
- 9% of 574
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 84,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist accompanied by a chime and an "power steering" warning message, sometimes while turning or making a U-turn.
- Some describe the engine or ignition seizing while parking, with dealers unable to diagnose the issue.
- Others report the engine cutting off entirely while driving at low speed or merging onto a highway, sometimes recurring multiple times in one trip.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle triggering an "engine reduce power" warning light and losing speed suddenly at various speeds.
- A few owners noted the shutdowns came with unrelated electrical symptoms like flickering gauges, door locks cycling, and airbag warning lights.
When 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 10, 2011, latest Jan 17, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cobalt model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?
- NHTSA lists 54 engine-related complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, which is 9% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2010 Cobalt is 84,500 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems?
- The data on file shows no recall specifically tied to the Engine complaint category for the 2010 Cobalt.
- Did these engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data associated with this complaint area lists 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
- What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
- Owners describe sudden power steering loss, engines seizing while parking, unexpected shutdowns while driving, and "engine reduce power" warnings appearing at various speeds.