How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?

NHTSA lists 31 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Cobalt, which is 5% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the transmission & powertrain component for this model year.

At what mileage do 2010 Cobalt transmission problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure for this component area is 94,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at lower mileage, including one case under 40,000 miles.

Did the 2010 Cobalt transmission problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire linked to complaints in this year, along with 6 injuries reported across the full complaint set.

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 31 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 94,000. No related recalls are tied to this component area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 31; 5% of 574
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 94,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission fails suddenly while driving at highway speed, forcing the car to coast to a stop and requiring an engine restart.
Transmission goes out with no warning at low mileage, well under 40,000 miles in at least one case.
Vehicle enters engine power reduced or limp mode, cutting speed to under 40 mph, with rough idling and bucking when shifting gears afterward.
Shift indicator lens inside the shifter housing breaks despite being described as sealed, at 54,000 miles.
Gear changes become slow or delayed, sometimes paired with a smell of gas or burned oil and a temporary engine shutdown.
Owners report the transmission problem alongside unrelated electrical and steering warning lights turning on around the same time.

When 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 31, 2010, latest May 21, 2025.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to May 2025; peak Oct 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Cobalt model year

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

200599 (6%)
2006137 (6%)
200743 (3%)
200829 (3%)
200929 (4%)
201031 (5%)
20110 (0%)
20120 (0%)
20160 (0%)
20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have?: NHTSA lists 31 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2010 Cobalt, which is 5% of the 574 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the transmission & powertrain component for this model year.
At what mileage do 2010 Cobalt transmission problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure for this component area is 94,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at lower mileage, including one case under 40,000 miles.
Did the 2010 Cobalt transmission problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 fire linked to complaints in this year, along with 6 injuries reported across the full complaint set.