Air bag light is on the dash and the passenger seat does not sense weight on the seat so all airbags are disabled I know many others with this problem and it is a serious issue that there should be a recall for
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: airbag warning light
22 of the 574 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 83,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
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 has been on since repairing of control arms. Dealing contacted more than twice regarding problems.
Takata recall my passenger air bag quit working and the airbag light keeps showing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While reversing in a parking lot, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact attempted to drive the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the speedometer and RPM gauges dropped low while in traffic. When the contact turned off and restarted the engine, the vehicle drove normally. While making a right turn, the steering wheel became difficult to steer a second time. The power steering assist and air bag warning indicators illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the exterior lighting and windshield wipers were activated. When the contact entered the vehicle, she noticed that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated while the key was in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to wetzel chevrolet (4700 national rd e, richmond, in 47374), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) in november of 2017. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the key could be removed from the ignition while the engine was running. Also, the air bag indicator was illuminated. The contact called paradise chevrolet cadillac (27360 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) and was informed that there were no outstanding recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The cotnact believed that the vehicle should be included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 127,502.
Tl* 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 of 2014 and opened a case; however, the contact had not since contacted the manufacturer. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving, the service air bag warning indicator illuminated and the wiper blades and heat were inoperable. The contact also mentioned that the power steering seized and was recently serviced per an unknown the federal safety agency recall for the power steering at ken barrett chevrolet cadillac (229 w main st, batavia, ny 14020 (585) 300-0199). The recall information was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed and was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
We had our battery replaced in our vehicle november 15, 2016. Since that time our "service passenger airbag" light has come one. We took it to our mechanic on 3/3/2017 and he reported that we needed a new module that would correct the service passenger airbag light. We drove our car home and before we even got home the service light had returned. We took it back the next business day and they checked it again and said we needed a new sensor for the passenger seat. Since that time we have not taken it back as we are wondering if that will just require another electronic fix. Does this effect the seat belt working correctly? If so, I think this is a very dangerous situation.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v500000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tamara recall the " service air bag light " came on and is still on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at various speeds, the service air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side air bag sensor switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,785.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt vehicles manufactured January 4, 2010, to June 23, 2010. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an improperly routed Side-Impact Sensor (SIS) wiring harness in the driver side front door. The misrouted wiring harness could cause an electrical short that disables the driver side curtain air bag.
- Risk
- A disabled driver side roof-rail air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of that air bag, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sensor's wiring in the driver's door and make repairs as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 15075.
Recall number 15V500000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?
22 of 574 owner complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (4%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt?
There are 2 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt
Power steering loss 87Fuel leak 65Fuel smell 34Stalling 32Loss of power 30Steering lock-up 26Check engine light 24No deployment 20Engine failure 20Fuel pump 14Won't start 12Jerking 10Grinding brakes 9Door locks 7Adaptive cruise 6Steering noise 6Transmission failure 5
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