2010 Chevrolet Cobalt body problems

Filed Oct 25, 2024 · Body · IL

Internal mechanism of the driver-side door handle broke and the door would not open from the inside. Tne dealership confirmed that the inside door ah glue is broken. The cable retainer snapped apart and the cable cannot stay connected. This might be available for inspection. Driver must exit the vehicle by crawling over to the passenger side. The problem has been confirmed by a Chevrolet dealer. There were no warning lamps or messages. The manufacturer no longer makes this part and it could not be replaced. Service description says that the customer had an electrical concern and that the door would not unlock from the inside. This was inaccurate. It was mechanical. The door could unlock, it could not open. The dealership would not let the diagnosis proceed until the customer agreed to that statement. The dealership inaccurately recorded the mileage.

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Body · 120,000 miles · VT

Door handles broke and door could not be opened from the outside or inside. I will save the handle for evidence if you need them

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Body · AZ

The passenger door would not close. I went to my dealership for the repair. The car was never damaged, as I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle new from that same dealership. Within two weeks after this repair, the driver's door did not close. I returned to the dealership. I am afraid to open the back doors, in case they do not close. Besides the huge amount of stress and fear, I was charged approximately $330.00 for each door. I feel this was a similar occurrence other vehicles have had when there has been a recall.

Filed Aug 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Body · 85,000 miles · CA

I have owned a 2010 chevy cobalt since 2012. Shortly after purchasing, the check engine light turned on. The power locks erratically lock and unlock. The windows will become jammed and suddenly will not roll back up. Cruise control will randomly stop working. I had issues with the transmission which cost me over $3,000 to fix. Then, there was the ignition switch recall which the dealer fixed at no cost. But now I am having problems with the power steering. I have to turn my ignition off and on for the power steering warning message to turn off but then it turns back on a few minutes later. I am aware that there was a recall for the power steering but yet the dealer refuses to address this issue with my car because they say that recall was performed by a previous owner. The federal safety agency website states bulletin 14115 regarding power steering recall began july 17, 2014. Mind you I have owned this car since 2012 and have not had the power steering recall issues fixed. N140115 also states that it includes "2010 chevy cobalt and vehicles repaired in recall 10v‑073 that received repairs prior to may 31, 2010." therefore, they should be held accountable and fix this problem with my vehicle or provide me with a car that is safe. The first time my power steering went out I was on a freeway on ramp when my steering wheel locked up. I could have died! This is a life threatening issue and I sincerely believe this is a lemon car.

Filed May 19, 2014 · Body · 74,563 miles · WI

Drivers side door will not open.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 65,600 miles · MD · crash · 2 injuries

On sunday november 3,2013 my son was on his way home from the james madison university traveling east on virginia route 66 heading towards the capital beltway (495). At mile post 26 on route 66 he lost control of the vehicle in the fast lane. The car was traveling at the speed limit (approximately 70 MPH) the car moved into the median where the vehicle rolled over three times smashing the front bumper area, the hood and crushed the roof (blowing out all windows).landed upside down in the oncoming traffic lane on the west bound side of the divided median. The front air bags did not deploy.the car ended up on its roof. An ambulance and police both arrived as well as other people stopped on the opposite side of the median. The passenger had to crawl out of the passenger window. The driver was trapped in the vehicle and was removed by emt personal and flown to a trauma center. The passenger was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. They both survived with injuries.we have pictures of the car showing the damage.

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 84,000 miles · AZ · crash · 1 injury

I was stopped at a red light heading west on bell rd. And 43rd ave in phoenix arizona. When the light turned green I proceeded into the intersection. Then out of no where I was hit almost head on by a 1993 buick causing me head to hit the driver side window, and no airbags had deployed to prevent my head from hitting the glass.

Filed Jun 15, 2013 · Body · 45,000 miles · IL

Doors won't always open. Hard to get open even from the inside. We do not have power locks.

Filed Apr 4, 2013 · Body, Locks · 60,404 miles · AZ

Upon arriving home from the hospital , I closed and locked the drivers door to secure the vehicle for the night and discovered the next morning that the door was not latched or locked . Luckily nothing was missing from the car.

Filed Mar 20, 2013 · Body, Steering · MI · crash

Driving down a gravel road when I had to swerve to avoid an on coming car that was in my lane. The steering seemed to lock up and as a result I hit the guard rail.