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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1G1AD1F5XA7••••••2010 Chevrolet COBALT
That is about average for the 2010 Chevrolet COBALT — 5 complaints per build across 106 builds.
4on this build
523on the model
106builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringSep 2021
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss power steering functionality without warning. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified but, no…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2020
Smelled strong odor of gasoline while vehicle was parked in garage. . Upon inspection found considerable fuel leak. Cause was steel fuel line corroded in the vicinity of drivers side rear wheel along frame rail. Was able to repair rusted fuel line. It will need a complete new…
Fuel/propulsion SystemNov 2019
At first it was hesitant to strt. It did strt and I went on my way. Got to my destination turned the car off. Smelled gas fumes inside the car. Went to start again and was hesitant at first and was on my way. Got home and turned the car off. Smell of fumes. Looked under car. Was…
SteeringApr 2013
I own a 2010 cobalt lt, on april 11, 2013 I was backing out of a parking space and the power steering light came on and the power steering went out. I went to the dealership and they were closed, I then went to an auto store for help. Discovered I had electronic power steering.…
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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 1G1AD1F5XA7154914 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.