Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the passenger and driver's side front lower control arm was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,000 and the current mileage was 31,500.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a loud squeaking noise could be heard coming from the front passenger side, while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact wa sinformed that the front control arm was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 97,000.

Had my wife's 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt in for the power steering recall. The only problem we had prior to the recall was the failed rear control-arm bushings on both front control arms (both failed within the same month). Now, after having the recall performed, we are having problems with (of all things) loss of power steering. The traction control light comes on, the brake safety interlock clicks (under the automatic gear selector in the center console), and we have no power steering! I cannot let my wife drive this in this condition, as she is small and not strong enough to crank on the steering wheel without the power-assist. I called the dealer and was advised that I could bring it in to see if there is a problem with the part replaced in the recall - but I would have to pay for the diagnostics. Called chevy and got nowhere with them as well. Left the car at our mechanic's shop this morning to get a more reliable diagnosis!!.

I own a 2005 chevy Cobalt since new. Car has 109,000 miles on it and has had a few problems some that dealer took care of under warranty. I started noticing a clunking noise coming from the ps front of the car on 12/09. I finally found out that the lower control arm rear bushing was completely worn out causing the control arm to move forward/backward causing the noise. I replaced both ps & ds bushings which fixed the problem. This is not acceptable on a car with this low miles on it. I have owned cars with well over 200,000 miles on them and never had to replace control arm bushings.

Lower control arm bushings wear out and cause bad steering and control replaced both sides within two months car only has 70000 miles on it live on blacktop road dealer was very rude had 15 on back order they know there is a problem.

Feels like an accident waiting to happen. Rattling front end noise for a few months and with my 60k mi check up it's discovered that I need 2 lower control arms (the bushings are gone) and need to replace the front struts and rear shocks as they are leaking. I have always owned a Chevrolet and find this appalling. My Cobalt is only 3 yrs old and needs to replace major equipment. I had an old chevy and never had to see a replacement like this until I had over 100k mi on the vehicle. I cannot find any recalls on these parts, but see many complaints. Even the dealership thought I should get rid of the car??????? given the current times, who could afford that. So now I am looking at an estimate of $1821. 40 to fix this. When is gm going to step up to the plate and acknowledge this problem with this vehicle.

Lower control arm bushing need to be replaced at 28,000 miles at a cost of $250. Vehicle is just 4 months out of warranty. Same problem with friend's Cobalt as well.

I bought my 2005 Cobalt in June of '05. Had numberous problems with it but the one I'd like to know more about is the lower control arm rear bushings. I replaced 'bad' ones in June of 2007 and have to replace them again. I do not feel as though this should be necessary. Any information on these?.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated on three occasions that the front control arms fractured. After the first failure the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. After the second and third failures the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was 84,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that a loud knocking noise was heard from the bottom front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered some assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the failure and determined that the front lower control arm was defective. The dealer replaced two control arms but one the failure recurred on one control arm. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.