Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

The automobile went in for an inspection and it was found that both front lower control arms needed to be replaced which had also affected the brakes, rotors and the two front tires also being replaced. I have had cars with over two times more mileage and had no problems like this. Doing a little research on the internet this seems to be a wide spread problem, one that it seems gm is ignoring. Which resulted in a $1,300. 00 repair bill.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. Customer got car fixed because of gas leak but consumer paid for parts and labor and wants money back. After having the lower control arm replaced, it was noted on the invoice, the vehicle had a gas leak. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the gas line had to be ordered, because it had rusted. The consumer stated after waiting weeks, the parts still had not arrived.

Since this vehicle reached 60000mi I have replaced the control arm bushings twice. When these bushings go bad they cause steering issues, braking issues and handling issues. These bushings are poorly engineered and I think that all vehicles with this control arm design should be covered under a recall. I have a 2006 chevy hhr with the same problem. These bushings are mounted horizontally and are supposed to flex horizontally with a vertical bolt through them. Impossible to do efficiently. I would not be surprised by any number of accidents that could be stemmed from this.

Vehicle has various problems which started with the fuel gauge going to empty not matter how much fuel there was, this issue was never fixed properly. Front suspension rattles and lower control arm bushings are cracked, diagnosed, but not repaired by Chevrolet. Interior dome light has a short as does the radio ,intermittent. Also paint is peeling off of the door handles, radio and dashboard control buttons. And just recently there is an odor of gasoline coming from somewhere on the vehicle. The vehicle has a little over 21,000 miles on it.

Took my 2006 Cobalt in to have recall fixed and was told that my struts are leaking and the lower control arm bushings need to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph the brakes were engaged. Suddenly, there was a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively. The contact reduced the speed being traveled and continued with extreme caution. The failure was contributed to the lower control arm rear bushing. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the contact when the complaint was filed. The identical failure occurred twice. The failure mileage was 26,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2006 chevy Cobalt 2. 2 ecotech fe1 suspension control arm bushings bad at 42000 miles. Bushing are now available under a different part #.

I have noticed looking on line to consumer complaints, there are alot of people complaining about the lower control arms going out on the cars. I have a 2006 chevy Cobalt. My niece has a 2007 chevy Cobalt and had the same problem. I think this needs to be a recall on these cars. I'm a single mother just back at work after daughter had a transplant. I didn't work for 4 years taking care of my daughter.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that both front lower control arm bushings were extremely worn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. A private mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that he would need to replace the lower control arm. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 70,000 and the failure mileage was 32,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would drift to the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger side control arm bushing was defective. The bushing was replaced. The contact also indicated that a popping noise was present from the front of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the stabilizing bushing that was connected to the engine sub frame was damaged. The vehicle was repaired and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 60,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel began to vibrate excessively. The contact stated the failure usually occurred when driving over 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians stated that the upper control arms on the front driver's side would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but to no avail. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.