Sell your 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt for cash

The 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt is a small car that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl and 2.2L 4-cyl engines. At 16 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt at a glance

Body styleSubcompact Cars, Compact Cars
Engines2.0L 4-cyl, 2.2L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy22–25 city / 30–37 highway / 25–30 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,250–$2,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂296–355 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA7 configurations: Cobalt Coupe, Cobalt SS Coupe, Cobalt XFE Coupe, Cobalt Sedan, Cobalt XFE Sedan
Age16 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 16 years old, most of a 2010 Cobalt's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a small car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2010 Cobalt. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the steering, typically around 56,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2010 Chevrolet Cobalt recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsAug 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V500000

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…

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.

Electrical SystemApr 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V171000

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.

Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "Park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission,

SteeringMar 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V153000

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…

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Air BagsFeb 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V047000

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…

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.

SteeringMar 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V073000

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.

Risk: If power steering assist is lost, it would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2010 Cobalt problems

Owners have filed 574 complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt with NHTSA. 46 reports involved a crash and 7 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 45 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Steering235
  • Electrical System113
  • Fuel/Propulsion System101
  • Air Bags77
  • Engine38
  • Power Train29

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Steering56,000 mi
  • Electrical System58,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System104,000 mi
  • Air Bags67,000 mi
  • Engine87,000 mi
  • Power Train96,000 mi

2010 Chevrolet Cobalt service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 1,138 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment169
  • Equipment148
  • Electrical System96
  • Engine and Engine Cooling74
  • Engine52
  • Power Train50

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · PIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · PIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · PIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Fuel/Propulsion SystemPE20011 · opened Jul 2020, closed Aug 2023

Fuel Line Leak

On July 5, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE20-011 to investigate instances of metal fuel lines under the vehicle corroding and leaking fuel in model year (MY) 2008 through 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 through 2009 Chevrolet HHR passenger cars manufactured by General Motors (GM). The metal fu

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Selling a 2010 Cobalt: questions

How much is a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2010 Cobalt that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2010 Cobalts that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2010 Cobalt with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2010 Cobalt?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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