Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Chevrolet Cobalt - part 2

My 2007 Cobalt began clattering upon going over even the least of bumps or potholes, even at low speeds. I took it to the dealer, and it was diagnosed as having the left control arm end come out of its bushing. It will cost approximately $190. 00 to fix, but would be covered under warranty, minus my deductible ($200. 00).

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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.

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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.

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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.

This failure is of the suspension system causing unpredictable movement and or control of automobile. This is a lower control arm bushing with a defective design causing it to fail. This repair is approximately $400. There is 2 on each auto. This repair has happened frequently to this consumer in that consumer has 2 of these autos.

2007 2 dr chevy Cobalt = - 40,000 miles ( highway ) at 37,000 miles I had the left front control arm bushing fail, at 39,000 I had the right one fail I had the left control arm replaced and I am having the right one replaced today by my brother -in-law out of a trans shop in allen park dealer says there are no issues ( service bull ) with the control arm bushing and it would not be covered by warranty ( I have contacted the dealer on both failures, as well as the customer service people ). Being in the industry, I have contacted people in the industry and verify that there was problem with the bushing in the prototype phase and early production bushing should not just come out of there casing.

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.

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.

Noisy broken stabilizer links, control arm bushing broken. Quick internet search shows this to be a wise spread problem.

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.

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.