2010 Chevrolet Cobalt: engine stalls while driving

32 of the 574 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 68,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 151 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2010
32
2009
38
2008
29
2007
52
2006
122
2005
155

What owners say

Filed Aug 9, 2023 · Fuel system · PA

The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was a fuel leak due to corrosion in the polymer blocks that attached the fuel lines. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Action Number: PE20011 (Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 16, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

My car had a fuel pump go, then within MONTHS, another. We then dealt with the SAME problem symptomatically, and was told it was the fuel pump sensor. Within the last few weeks, I am having all the same issues-including the car intermittently not starting, gasoline leaking from the vehicle, both noticably missing from the gauge (i.e 1/8 tank less than night prior), odor of gas in the car, stalling out while driving and trying to start it, but also now dripping gas from the car. A new issue popped up, which is the dash light coming up saying "check gas cap". This past Thursday, my car wouldn't start again, and has not started since. It's concerning that the Chevy Cobalt has had recalls for the same exact problems, literally thousands of complaints that mirror mine- for every model year EXCEPT the 2010. It's also interesting that they also stopped producing the Cobalt entirely in 2010 too, but considering the amount of faults and issues I've seen documented in every year model it's not a shock. I'm concerned that despite the amount of complaints that include 2010 models, they were excluded from the recall and seeing that my situation is another one that won't be covered, fixed, or made right by GM is something that doesn't make sense. I have also seen, that in 2021 an investigation was launched specifically into this exact issue with the 2010, as well. I'm carless right now, with no answers from Chevy other than that it's not part of the recall, yet it's part of the problem. Something is VERY wrong here. It's shocking they wouldn't recall a vehicle knowing it's dripping gas, pooling gas, it's such a hazard for not only anyone driving them, but anyone driving near us or even PARKED near us. Please help do something! Also I have videos of my car dripping, 2 days prior to it not starting, if there is somewhere I could send those as well.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Electrical, Fuel system · 99,000 miles · MI

Fuel line rusted above the driver side wheel and burst while driving down the road. Fuel pump shorted out and died while driving a few months later.

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Engine · 177,000 miles · FL

I just bought this car..2010 chevy cobalt with 176,000 miles two weeks ago with all of the money that I had. I noticed that it had a dealers tag, but he wanted to meet me at a store and claimed that the car was perfect.day two it stalled & has continued to randomly stall & wouldn't start til the 3rd try. I tried, but it's impossible to contact the seller. Autozone said it had 17 codes, but could just be the c20? Sensor. Then last night it would start, accelerating to about 5 MPH,then stall & I had to have it towed home from a busy area, and now it won't turn over or start at all. Im a grandmother on my own with a part time job and have no money left for repairs or to start all over. I'm hoping there's a recall that could help.I don't know how to find this man as the title had another persons name on it, not that it would do any good.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 188,520 miles · KY

My cobalt illuminates the check engine light as well as the theft light and displays engine power reduced happens multiple times first time it started was in 12/2017. The car was purchased in 2011 always serviced and repaired by dealer ship. The car stalls at stop signs lights or when you pull into a parking lot. Engine light comes and goes. Lights dim and flicker the gauges jump up and down in the dash. After you shut the car off the gauges in the instrument cluster jump adn make ticking noise. When there is no engine light present the car idles rough and acts like its going to die till you start driving then its fine. The issue with the brakes are when you to press them the pedal will depress all the way but its like it dont meet with the pad, this problem is intermittent as well. Obd2 codes have been p0641 p0017 p0651 p0573 current codes stored are p0340 p0300 p0341. I've had this car at the dealer and multiple shops on multiple occasions now without resolution. It's becoming more of a problem than anything especially when your on the interstate and it dies or coming up to a stop light/ sign, a car pulls out or an animal and your brakes fail to stop you! It is a very scary situation. The car does have high miles but I have not had any problems till december of 2017 mileage is 203,602 all maintenance is performed under recommended mileage.

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · Transmission · NC

2010 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle transmission stalling issues. *smd the consumer stated the dealer advised the failure was due to broken wires in the wiring harness. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 06/21/2017

Filed May 7, 2017 · Transmission · 52,000 miles · AL

Transmission has hard time shifting making car stall.

Filed Jan 13, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · AZ

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. The contact was not experiencing any failures until the vehicle was serviced by a dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning the air bags. The contact noticed that the warning indicator flashed for low power. The vehicle reduced speed and stalled several times. The service engine indicator remained illuminated. The contact was uncertain if a dealer would provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle decelerated after the check engine and engine power reduced warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle stalled and the contact was only able to restart the vehicle after having a battery jump. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 100,464 miles · MA

After starting the car the transmission bucks rough causing the front wheels to slip and causing the stability light to come on. Sometimes the vehicle bucks so hard and so many times it will stall out creating a very dangerous situation... My son's co-worker and friend has the same car and the same exact problem... I feel it is an issue with the transmissinon

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart minutes later. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 78,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet cobalt. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the electrical system failed to function. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal failed to respond when depressed. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that a transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.