2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Chevrolet Cobalt 2010

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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (29%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 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

70000 mi

US $250
solenoid replacement 
18000 mi

US $2000
Check engine light came on. Dealer did a valve job at 18000 miles. 
80000 mi

US $2800
Valve job done at dealer, under warranty. 
83000 mi

US $2300
Replaced head. 

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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

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