Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan

20102010 · 2 configurations

Lowest
27
Average
28
Best
29

The Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan has been tested by the EPA across 2 different configurations spanning model years 2010 through 2010. Over this period, the Cobalt Sedan has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 27 MPG to 29 MPG, with an overall average of 28 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2010
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
2010
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,050253529MPG

Historical Efficiency

2010
29

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Cobalt Sedan) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Cobalt grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
268
Total Deaths
225

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.7%
Fire Occurrence
3.7%
Speeding Involved
16.8%
DUI Involved
19.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

70%
Front
21%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2022
Fatal Crashes20
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
1.10
2021
Fatal Crashes30
Fatalities
25
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2020
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
1.10
2019
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2018
Fatal Crashes31
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.90
2017
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.70
2016
Fatal Crashes27
Fatalities
27
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2014
Fatal Crashes21
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.71

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2010
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory