Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 1

Steering wheel has excessive play while driving on city streets. Loud grinding sound with alarm. Almost unable to control. When stationary steering play excessive in both directions. Airbag light states airbag is off. Control arms replaced 2 week before incident. Warning light has been on since repairing of control arms. Dealing contacted more than twice regarding problems.

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Tl the contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that there was no safety pre-inspection sticker when the vehicle was purchased from del Chevrolet (1644 lancaster Ave, paoli, PA 19301, (484) 324-4265). As a result, the vehicle failed inspection. The inspection shop informed the contact that the battery needed replacement, the vehicle needed an alignment, four new tires, and a new lower control arm and ball joint. In addition, the vehicle stalled on more than once occasion. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system, 14e021000 (electrical system), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

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When braking, the tires bounce causing a serious vibration which makes steering difficult when braking hard. There is no visible damage or lose suspension parts but I'm guessing it's either bad struts or control arms? I'm replacing the parts today as a guess and hope it fixes the issue. This is my daughters car and she's afraid to drive the vehicle.

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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.

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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.

My Cobalt has had issues with the lower control arms on multiple occasions since my purchase in 2012. I finally found a mechanic who told me it was the control arms and had them replaced, and within the year was told to have them replaced again. Now I have been told my suspension is gone. These complications seem like reoccurring issues with not only Cobalts but many chevy vehicles.

2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and several other problems with vehicle. The consumer the vehicle was taken to the dealer, several times. Three times, for the ignition. The steering module, struts, and control arms were replace. The drive train was in the process of failing.

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.

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Took car into have it inspected for noise coming from the from end told it was the lower control arm bushing and that Cobalts where good for that part to fail so why does chevy not fix the problem?.

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Lower control arm bushing fails . There is so much play when braking car pulls to one side it didn't start till car was out of warranty.

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.

My car would rattle over ever little bump in the road. It felt like my wheels would fall off any minute. I took it to fleet farm automotive to have them take a look at it. My mechanic told me that my 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, bushings / control arm were damaged and that type of failure could be a very dangerous. They told me that I should look to see if there was a recall because this is not something that should be a concern for this young of a vehicle. I couldn't find one but I did find that a lot of people have the same problem as me. This is a costly repair and could be very dangerous so I wanted to bring it to your attention and would like other consumers to know. Chevy should fix this issue.

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.

Owner heard clunking noise in right front. Found the tire moves when brakes are applied. Dealer found right front control arm bushings worn and right front strut worn. Owner found left and right front strut to be leaking and right control arm badly worn. Corporation recommended only right side control arm bushings and right side strut to be fixed. Nothing was done right now because owner refused to pay for repair since the vehicle only has 25,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while making a turn at 5 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm bushings failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the lower control arm under the warranty. Four months later while driving 30 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and a noise was heard from the left side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the noise and noticed that the driver side control arm bushings failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 19,300 and the current mileage was 22,368. Updated 10/31/11.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected for regular maintenance, the mechanic advised that both of the bushings on the lower control arm were worn. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle had been making a very loud noise whenever he engaged the brakes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 20,000.

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.

Just purchased a used 2007 chevy Cobalt less than 2 months ago. Now, we are stuck with having to replace the lower control arm bushing. I was shocked to see how many people are continuously having this problem.

2007 chevy Cobalt owner, 55,000 miles, severe clunking noise when going over bumps or applying breaks, diagnosed as control arm bushings (like everyone else) dealership wont replace them saying they are not covered under warranty. Quoted 1200 to repair something that should be covered under warranty.

Vehicle was taken to the dealership in oct 2011 at apprx 16,000 miles to check loud noise coming from front suspension area. Dealer replaced power steering motor according to recall and replaced part of steering column. However, that did not fix the issue. This is my elderly mother's car and she did not recognize the noise was not usual or that the repair did not address the problem. Vehicle now has 20,000 miles (Nov 2011) and mechanic diagnosed lower control arm bushings are shot. This is apparently a common problem for this model & year. Dealer does not consider this a safety issue. I think it is--possibility of suspension components failing.

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!!.

2008 chevy Cobalt 60,000 miles, left and right lower control arm bushings failed enabling front wheels to move a few inches relative to the frame. R & r control arms. Mechanic said wheel was ready to detach from car, replaced parts are available for inspection.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph over a bump, she heard a clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the front upper and lower control arm bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred one year later. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the same repairs were recommended. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

2007 chevy Cobalt, 20,000 miles, fnt end creaking, groaning/moaning. Feels very loose/rides very hard over the smallest defect in road! cole muffler diagnosed car bushings/control arms both sides need replace. Spoke to many owners of Cobalt & searched online-seems this is a common complaint around this same mileage which is unacceptable! bushings/control arms on cars w/limited mileage should be a defect of the manufacturer! this defect seems to be happening after the 3yr warranty & is not covered under the 5yr warranty! this is a safety hazard! I s/w ppl that had the bushings replaced/and the problem is still there & they have been told they have to have the control arms replaced too! most of the time, I feel I don't even have control of my vehicle. When I step on the brakes my whole steering wheel pulls to the left. When I change lanes, it feels like I'm jumping to the next lane. I had to replace my front tires bc of this front end suspension problem. Most ppl are not aware how, where, to whom to report a problem like this to. Most ppl use the attorney general for complaints, or directly to the dealer, therefore, your database is not accurate for the no. Of complaints the Cobalt fnt suspension. Most ppl I talked to haven't reported it, they just pd to replace it bc it was no longer under warranty. Costly repairs! over $1000 or more. When are u going to make gm responsible for this defect in the Cobalts?? the safety recall notice for the electric power steering should have also included control arms & bushings these are putting consumers at risk for crash also!!! this is clearly a defect in the Cobalt. This cars are not inexpensive cars the retail price starts at $16,000! make gm responsible for a safety recall on this problem before someone gets killed. This is a very dangerous situation and it is likely most consumers can't afford a repair of this magnitude, as it will consist of control arms/bushings/tires/alignment to make the vehicle safe again!.

Total miles:27900 the car makes loud noises while driving even when you hit pot holes or not. The bushings gave up on the driver side control arm and leaks can be noticed on the struts on both sides. Earlier their was a similar noise which resulted in changing the wheel rim. These fixes are too expensive, at really low miles.

Constant control arm bushing replacements in front end; constant swaybar arm linkage replacements - averages about every 6 months.

Vehicle & model: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. Bushings on right front lower control arm failed at mileage 14325 and 2 years 6 months usage of fair wear & tear requiring control arm replacement for safety of use. Bushings on left front lower control arm failed at mileage 15,644 and 2 years 9 months of fair wear & tear requiring control arm replacement for safety of use. No accident, bumps or pot holes caused or contributed to failure.

The vehicle is past the warranty mileage limits. I noticed several days ago a loud clunking noise while going over the slightest bump coming from the front end. I had the vehicle in for a oil change and tire rotation and asked to have the front end checked. The control arm bushings are worn out and I have to pay $300+ for the repair. Granted, I am outside the mileage limits of the warranty, but this vehicle is barely three years old. It appears I'm not the first to complain either. I have been a Chevrolet and gm fan for years, but with this issue plus the problems I had with my last pickup, a 2004 GMC sierra, I'm beginning to question my choices.

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.

Loud clunking could be heard during tip-in/ tip-out of throttle. Returned was car to dealer for investigation and was told it needed suspension control arm bushings. The vehicle only has 39,672 miles, is primarliy highway driven, and has seen very little use over the last 16 months. Steering control has diminshed over time while efforts have increased. Failure of control arm bushings seems premature for number of miles driven.

2007 chevy Cobalt lt, bought new! had a bushing wear away and was told I cannot just replace the bushing on this car so I had to replace the entire system. Also replaced front lower control arms, did all of this in March 2010. It is now Jan 2011 and I need to replace everything again!! it hasn't even been a year. This has cost me well over $1000. Extremely hard to control the car, it wonders where ever it wants and also very easy to over correct. We need a recall!!!.

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.

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the strong arm bushing rod broke twice and was repaired. The contact stated that while having the vehicle repaired for a recall that the arm broke on both sides. The current mileage was 8,200. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 04/01/10 the left and right lower control arm bushing separated and were laying on the frame. Updated 08/18/10.

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