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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 20 repairs.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (68%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Michigan, United States Jul 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201870000 miUS $250 | solenoid replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201428000 miUS $510 | replaced pads and rotors | ||
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Massachusetts, United States - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jan 201118000 miUS $2000 | Check engine light came on. Dealer did a valve job at 18000 miles. | ||
| Mar 201280000 miUS $2800 | Valve job done at dealer, under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201283000 miUS $2300 | Replaced head. | ||
| Aug 2012110000 miUS $1300 | Expansion pipe off the engine cracked, needed replacement. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
| Oct 2010400 mi | Check engine light came on; smelled burning plastic. Dealer read OBD2 code for emissions system malfunction. Could not diagnose, reset computer. | ||
| Nov 2010450 mi | Engine Light on. Returned to dealer. OBD2 error code for emissions malfunction. Replaced melted emissions line from muffler to motor, installed heat shield that was not installed at the factory. | ||
| Mar 20119000 mi | With parking brake engaged on incline, car would drift backwards. Braking distance increased. Rear brake calipers and replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 2011600 mi | After rain, engine idled roughly, shaking the entire car, tachometer jumping erratically when idling. Dealer found no codes, could not replicate problem. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada - Jul 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010620 mi | Wind noise on passenger door at speeds over 100 kph. Dealer reshaped weatherstripping around door. | ||
| Sep 20103401 mi | Intermediate shaft replaced under warranty to correct thunk noise at center and loose steering feel. Right front clunk under load mentioned. Squeak/grind/thunk noise under load from front right corner. Dealer replaced control arm bushings on both sides. | ||
| Nov 20104929 mi | Steering thunk returned, clutch pedal loudly squeaking in top half of travel. Dealer inspected and lubricated steering and clutch spring. Resolved. | ||
| Jun 20119145 mi | Steering thunk returns. Dealer replaced steering gear. | ||
| Jul 20119796 mi | Steering thunk not resolved by last repair; still occurs at low speed. Dealer ordered another steering gear. | ||
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada - May 2012 | |||
| May 20112871 mi | Door seal was not fitted correctly. Replaced under warranty by GM dealership. | ||
| Jan 201212337 mi | Noticed rattling and clunking during some maneuvering. Took it back to the dealership who advised that it was a problem with the steering column. GM dealership replaced the steering column under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201214197 mi | Gear shift button came off in my hand. A plastic latch had broken off. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| May 201214835 mi | Vehicle made clunking noises when driving over speed bumps/uneven road surface. Dealership investigated and noticed premature wear of the front lower control arm bushings. Replaced under warranty. | ||
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