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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1AB5F58A7••••••2010 Chevrolet COBALT
That is about average for the 2010 Chevrolet COBALT — 5 complaints per build across 106 builds.
7on this build
523on the model
106builds in total
Most reportedSteering 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Electrical System 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2021
My car was smelling like gas, and I noticed a significant drip under my car. After investigating, it looks like its my fuel line that is corroded and leaking, in the back left of the car
SteeringFeb 2020
Steering wheel has excessive play while driving on city streets. Loud grinding sound with alarm. Almost unable to control. When stationary steering play excessive in both directions. Airbag light states airbag is off. Control arms replaced 2 week before incident. Warning light…
Electrical SystemOct 2016
Vehicle is a 2010 chevy cobalt 2.2 ecotech (base model). On start up check engine light appears with message engine power reduced. Check engine code is p0641. Replaced multiple sensors, throttle body, checked for wire issues etc. Dealer replaced ecm and still having issues. Can…
Unknown Or OtherApr 2016
When I got to red light tonight 4/29/2016, car started jerking as if it will cut off. Scary dont know what to do.dont have money for expensive repairs. Help
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2021
The fuel line corroded near rear driver side back door/wheel well. Leaks fuel really bad
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1AB5F58A7224746 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.