Chevrolet Cobalt owners have reported 12 problems related to suspension noise (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Cobalt based on all problems reported for the Cobalt.
Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel a loud clanking noise was present coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehcile was taken to the local dealer mike raisor Buick/gm located at 2912 east main st. Lyvette in. Who diagnosed that the front struts and suspension were faulty and needed to be replaced. The struts were replaced but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the front end alignment was needed. After performing the front end alignment the failure continued. The vehcile was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the driveshaft and steering column were faulty. The vehcile was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notied of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000. Jft.
See
all problems of the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
🔎.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front suspension control arm bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000. Sg.
See
all problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt
🔎.
Between approx 45 and 60 mph vehicle sounds as if driving over rumble strips. Will stop vibrating intermittently above 60 mph. Vibration is felt from front passenger side. The steering wheel does not sway. No trouble shifting. Between 3 mechanics have been given 3 different answers: loose body part vibrating in wind, suspension, transmission. Had balance and alignment checked with no issues. Contacted gm dealer to check recalls and other known issues, none found. No previous symptons, vehicle drove normally until 6/18. Do not currently drive vehicle out of fear of something breaking or falling apart. Am still trying to get diagnosed.
See
all problems of the 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt
🔎.
The engine turned off all by itself while I was driving around a corner, causing the car to go off the road. I was going about 35 mph, and applied the brakes as fast as I could, but the car went up and over the curb, across the sidewalk, and both front tires went down off the steep edge of the sidewalk's far side into the mud. The part of the car body immediately behind the front tires was almost touching (way less than 1 inch above) the edge of the top / edge of the sidewalk. I couldn't reverse back up and over the sidewalk edge. A tow truck was called, and pulled the car straight back and up/over the edge of the sidewalk and onto the road. Some sort of dust cover thing from up inside the passenger-side wheel well had been torn loose during the crash off the sidewalk edge and was still laying in the mud. After I restarted the car and drove home, the steering / suspension (I cannot tell which) made a creaking and grinding sort of noise when turning, and I could tell from the extensive bouncing at even little bumps in the road that both front struts had been damaged.
See
all problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
🔎.
I purchased the car brand new in 2007. I noticed at about 20,000 miles the front suspension started to make lots of clunking noises and rattling whenever I went over bumps in the road. I took the car into the chevy dealer and they said nothing was wrong with the car. The car now has 42,000 miles on it and the noise is still there. There is also a really awful noise when I apply the brakes and release them the car jerks like the brakes are gonna fall off the car. I recently took the car to a mechanic and he said the bushings need to be replaced and possibly the struts and control arm. The mechanic said the car should not be having those problems with the cars current mileage. He recommended I take it to the dealer ship but my warranty has since expired and the dealer ship will not fix the car.
I am writing because I did get the recall on my vehicle of the power steering , the motor kit was fixed on 8/12/10. I took my car to midas on 10/24/2009 for a noise bumping noise coming from my vehicle and fuel/oil leaking. They said it was my struts, and they had to be replaced. I paid $500. 31 for that repair all receipts and invoices on hand. On 4/25/2011 I took my car to tire discounters only to find that I needed 2 lower control arm bushings(7) labor for suspension service. My total cost was $339. 12. I just pulled up recalls on my vehicle and I noticed that people where saying there struts had to be replaced to and the had problems with their power steering suspension. From what I have seen a faulty power steering is a component of a larger the larger suspension and if left unfixed it could lead to other major problems. If this is true why are we not getting reimbursed for these very expensive repairs? I saw where they may have recalled the whole suspension, so does that mean that I can get these repairs reimbursed?.
Chevy Cobalt front end rattling suspension noise.
Knocking noise on front suspension when going over rough roads, or entering and exiting driveways, roadways, etc.
Since about 40k miles, the front end started clunking over potholes, like it was metal hitting metal; now at over 80k they both clunk. One mechanic said struts were gone, and another the bushings failed. A major suspension component, which I suspect is a bushing from the sound, should not fail at 40k-and I am simply hoping for a recall, as this also interferes with safe handling and causes car to wobble across rough roads. One dealer said have zone person look at-but I believe the defect is widespread, and so they are treating as a case-by-case situation. It is an obvious problem in manufacture. Had a Toyota before-no major issues even at 237k!!.
I own a 2007 chevy Cobalt. There is a problem with the front end making the car shimmy and shake upon braking. . . Causes clunking noises and such. I have researched online whether or not other owners of said vehicle have been having this problem as well and it seems to me that this problem is occurring with many owners of this vehicle. Some have spent thousands on repairs and still the problem is there. I have been told by a certified chevy mechanic that the problem lies in the steering column. Please examine this issue further as I feel it is recall worthy. Thank you for your time regarding this issue as owning a safe reliable vehicle is of utmost importance to me and those I share the road with. . Read more...
Loud clunking noise from front suspension, replaced control arm bushings and noise went away temporarily but came back. ## VIN failed ## Chevrolet Cobalt 2006 ##.
Knocking noises in the suspension. Rattling in the steering.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
---|---|
Front Suspension Control Arm problems | |
Suspension problems | |
Front Suspension problems | |
Suspension Noise problems | |
Sway Bar problems | |
Front Suspension Lower Control Arm problems | |
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems | |
Front Suspension Hub problems | |
Rear Suspension problems | |
Rear Suspension Coil Springs problems |