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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

38Engine complaints
6.6%Of all 574 complaints
#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING235 · 40.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM113 · 19.7%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM101 · 17.6%
AIR BAGS77 · 13.4%
ENGINE38 · 6.6%

Share of the 574 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: 38 of 574 complaints on file (6.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt have in total?

574 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 46 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 45 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.