2010 Chevrolet Cobalt engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 42 complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 35 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 35 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was stopped at a red light heading west on bell rd. And 43rd ave in phoenix arizona. When the light turned green I proceeded into the intersection. Then out of no where I was hit almost head on by a 1993 buick causing me head to hit the driver side window, and no airbags had deployed to prevent my head from hitting the glass.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. When starting the vehicle, it began to shake and a loud noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer (wetzel chevrolet, 4700 national rd e, richmond, in 47374) was contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
- Steering 243 complaints
- Electrical system 128 complaints
- Fuel system 123 complaints
- Air bags 77 complaints
- Brakes 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints