How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2010 Cobalt, which is about 4% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt's suspension or wheels?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.

At what mileage do suspension and wheel problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for this area is 46,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did any of these suspension or wheel issues lead to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to this problem area for the 2010 Cobalt, with no reported fires.

What kinds of wheel problems do owners describe most often?

Owners most often describe cracked rims, tire sidewall bulges, and rear-end noise, along with some reports of difficult steering.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 22 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, about 4% of its 574 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed for this area, and the median mileage at failure was 46,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 22; 4% of 574
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 46,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Wheel rims reportedly crack near the front driver and passenger positions, sometimes with cracks several inches long.
Owners describe sudden loud noise from the rear of the vehicle followed by loss of steering control or a hard pull, in some cases leading to a crash.
Some owners report the steering becomes very difficult at any speed with no dealer-identified cause.
Tire sidewalls reportedly bulge, and rims show wear consistent with owners' claims of defective workmanship rather than impact damage.
Owners report a rear-end noise dealers attributed to spare tire movement, sometimes describing it as a known issue on the 2010 Cobalt.
A front wheel bearing hub reportedly failed at 48,000 miles, which one owner considered premature.

When 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 4, 2010, latest Feb 19, 2020.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2010 to Feb 2020; peak Feb 2020 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Cobalt model year

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

200559 (4%)
200659 (3%)
200797 (6%)
200840 (5%)
200924 (3%)
201022 (4%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheels & tire complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?: NHTSA lists 22 complaints in this area for the 2010 Cobalt, which is about 4% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt's suspension or wheels?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area.
At what mileage do suspension and wheel problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for this area is 46,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did any of these suspension or wheel issues lead to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 2 injuries to this problem area for the 2010 Cobalt, with no reported fires.
What kinds of wheel problems do owners describe most often?: Owners most often describe cracked rims, tire sidewall bulges, and rear-end noise, along with some reports of difficult steering.