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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1AF5F52A7••••••2010 Chevrolet COBALT
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2010 Chevrolet COBALT build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
522on the model
106builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Steering 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJun 2014
The contact owned a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and flipped over approximately four times. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was not wearing a seat…
Unknown Or OthercrashDec 2010
Investigation: this is the initial report of the motor vehicle accident. They found the victim deceased in the motor vehicle, caused by the defective chevy cobalt. According to the police report, the fatal accident was due to poor pre-trip preparation by consuming alcoholic…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2021
Corrosion was found in the fuel line near the left rear wheel causing a fuel leak. I am currently having the fuel lines replaced as the leak was near the exhaust and the car was deemed unsafe to drive for fear of catching fire
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Jan 2016
Engine power reduced shows on display and car drops to 10 mph in the middle of turning, accelerating or other hazardous instances. Have had several close calls with collisions
Air BagsDec 2014
The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, but was not diagnosed due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure in december…
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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 1G1AF5F52A7135792 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.