2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 39,836 miles. The words owners use most often: “control arm” (40% of reports).
- 75suspension complaints
- 39,836median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $710typical repair cost reported by owners
- 13%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Control arm: mentioned in 30 of 75 complaints (40%)
- Front end: mentioned in 15 of 75 complaints (20%)
- Sway bar links: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical suspension repair on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt at $710, and half of them between $610 and $1,500.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 62 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Chevrolet Cobalt suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Cobalt | 8 | 1% | 12,000 |
| 2009 Cobalt | 10 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 2008 Cobalt | 27 | 3% | 49,794 |
| 2007 Cobalt | 75 | 5% | 39,836 |
| 2006 Cobalt | 51 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2005 Cobalt | 47 | 3% | 45,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Cobalts have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt (5% of the 1,564 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 39,836 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
Owners report a typical cost of $710 (half paid between $610 and $1,500), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 30 of 75 complaints, followed by “front end” (15).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt problems
- Steering problems (689)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (283)
- Electrical System problems (281)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (150)
- Air Bags problems (144)
- Engine problems (56)
See all 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt problems or suspension problems across all Cobalt years.