Chevrolet Cobalt
2010–2012 only
2010–2012 Chevrolet Cobalt models have 743 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Electric power steering motor and module, typically surfacing around 53,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2010–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Cobalt report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2010–2012 only
Median onset: 53,000 miles. 2.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 107,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 67,000 miles.
Median onset: 68,000 miles. 25.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 55,500 miles. 4.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 55,000 miles.
Median onset: 80,000 miles.
Median onset: 108,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2010–2012 model years. See the full Chevrolet Cobalt report for every year and full specs/safety data.