Two problems related to front suspension lower control arm have been reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the 2006 Cobalt.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the dealer was repairing NHTSA recall campaign id number 10v073000, steering electric power assist system, she informed them that she heard a noise whenever she drove over a bump. The dealer stated that the lower control arm bushings needed caused the noise and needed to be repaired and that it was a common issue among her year, make and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 18,807.
The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact took the vehicle to a repair shop to have the tires rotated and the mechanic noticed that the rear lower control bushing arm needed to be replaced. The repair would cost $243. 40. The manufacturer stated that the lower control bushing arm was not covered under the warranty and advised her to take the vehicle to a GMC dealer for a diagnosis. The vehicle will be repaired. The failure and current mileages were 55,000. Updated 02/10/09. Updated 02/11/09.