# Recalls that may apply to the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [15V500000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V500000.md), 2015-08-10: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW. 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. Built 2010\-01\-04 to 2010\-06\-23.
- [14V171000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V171000.md), 2014-04-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2005\-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2006\-2011 Chevrolet HHR, 2007\-2010 Pontiac G5, 2006\-2010 Pontiac Solstice, 2003\-2007 Saturn Ion, and 2007\-2010 Saturn Sky vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "Off" position. Built 2009\-04\-16 to 2010\-06\-23.
- [14V153000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V153000.md), 2014-03-31: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. General Motors LLC \(GM\) is recalling certain model year 2004\-2006 and 2008\-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004\-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009\-2010 HHR \(non\-turbo\), 2010 Cobalt, 2008\-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004\-2007 Ion, and 2005\-2009 Pontiac G6.  In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering \(EPS\) assist that could occur at any time while driving. Built 2010\-02\-26 to 2010\-06\-23.
- [14V047000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V047000.md), 2014-02-10: AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. 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. Built 2009\-04\-16 to 2010\-06\-23.
- [10V073000](/recalls/nhtsa/10V073000.md), 2010-03-03: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005\-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT AND MODEL YEAR 2007\-2010 PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.  THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST THAT COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING.

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2015354](/recalls/tc/2015354.md), 2015-08-05: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the side\-impact sensor wire harness in the driver\-side front door may have been improperly routed. If the wire harness was improperly routed, the window regulator could contact the harness when the window is fully lowered and, over time, chafe the harness insulation. If the regulator penetrates the insulation, a short could occur in the side\-impact sensor circuit, which could prevent the driver\-side roof\-rail airbag from deploying during a crash, potentially increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.  If this condition were present, the vehicle’s airbag warning light would illuminate for the duration of the ignition cycle.  Correction:  Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor wiring in the front left doors. If the condition is present, they will repair damaged wires, correct the clip orientation, and correct the wire routing.
- [2015010](/recalls/tc/2015010.md), 2015-01-09: Steering. Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.  If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver.  Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort.  The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2014\-104 for vehicles that may have received defective parts through prior servicing for recall 2010\-059.
- [2014126](/recalls/tc/2014126.md), 2014-04-10: Other. On certain vehicles, a defect may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the key is not in the "Off" position. This could result in unintended vehicle movement if the transmission is not in the "park" position \(automatic transmission\) or not in the reverse gear with the parking brake engaged \(manual transmission\), and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and/or ignition key.
- [2014104](/recalls/tc/2014104.md), 2014-04-01: Steering. Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.  If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver.  Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort.  The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage.  Correction: Dealers will affect repairs as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2010447 and 2012331. Vehicles having already been repaired under the previous campaigns do not require re\-inspection.
- [2014101](/recalls/tc/2014101.md), 2014-03-31: Other. A safety defect may exist in ignition switches sold as service replacement parts. The defect could allow the ignition switch to unintentionally move from the “run” position to the “accessory” or “off” position with a corresponding reduction or loss of power.  This risk may be increased if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off road or experiences some other jarring event.  The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may result in the airbags not deploying, increasing the potential for occupant injury in certain kinds of crashes.  General Motors Canada will notify owners of all vehicles not affected by recalls 2014038 \(GM number 13454\) and 2014060 \(GM number 14063\) that could potentially have had the affected ignition switches installed during service or repair work. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for inspection and repair if required.  Note: Until the inspection is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
- [2010059](/recalls/tc/2010059.md), 2010-03-02: Steering. Certain vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist that could occur at any time while driving.  If the power steering assist is lost, a message is displayed on the Driver Information Centre and a chime sounds to inform the driver.  Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but will require greater driver effort.  The sudden change in steering may increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.  Correction: Dealers will replace the electric power steering motor.
- [2010047](/recalls/tc/2010047.md), 2010-02-23: Brakes. On certain Cobalt SS vehicles equipped with a turbo\-charged engine, a front brake line may come in contact with the underbody of the vehicle.  Brake lines positioned against the underbody may result in a brake line durability issue.  However, as there is no relative motion between the brake line and the underbody, and the brake lines are covered with a protective vinyl layer for long\-term durability, the brake line wear would be minimal; however perforation of the line is still possible which could lead to brake fluid leak and cause a reduction in braking.  In such case the brake pedal stroke will increase and stopping distance will be degraded which could result in a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death.  Correction: Dealers will inspect and adjust brake line position on affected vehicles.

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