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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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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (68%)

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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 2018

70000 mi

US $250
solenoid replacement 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2014
Jul 2014

28000 mi

US $510
replaced pads and rotors 
Chevrolet Cobalt in Massachusetts, United States
- Aug 2012
Jan 2011

18000 mi

US $2000
Check engine light came on. Dealer did a valve job at 18000 miles. 
Mar 2012

80000 mi

US $2800
Valve job done at dealer, under warranty. 
Jun 2012

83000 mi

US $2300
Replaced head. 
Aug 2012

110000 mi

US $1300
Expansion pipe off the engine cracked, needed replacement. 

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in Maryland, United States
- Nov 2011
Oct 2010

400 mi
Check engine light came on; smelled burning plastic. Dealer read OBD2 code for emissions system malfunction. Could not diagnose, reset computer. 
Nov 2010

450 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 2011

9000 mi
With parking brake engaged on incline, car would drift backwards. Braking distance increased. Rear brake calipers and replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2011

600 mi
After rain, engine idled roughly, shaking the entire car, tachometer jumping erratically when idling. Dealer found no codes, could not replicate problem. 

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada
- Jul 2011
Jul 2010

620 mi
Wind noise on passenger door at speeds over 100 kph. Dealer reshaped weatherstripping around door.  
Sep 2010

3401 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 2010

4929 mi
Steering thunk returned, clutch pedal loudly squeaking in top half of travel. Dealer inspected and lubricated steering and clutch spring. Resolved.  
Jun 2011

9145 mi
Steering thunk returns. Dealer replaced steering gear.  
Jul 2011

9796 mi
Steering thunk not resolved by last repair; still occurs at low speed. Dealer ordered another steering gear.  

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Chevrolet Cobalt in British Columbia, Canada
- May 2012
May 2011

2871 mi
Door seal was not fitted correctly. Replaced under warranty by GM dealership. 
Jan 2012

12337 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 2012

14197 mi
Gear shift button came off in my hand. A plastic latch had broken off. Replaced under warranty. 
May 2012

14835 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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