Chevrolet Cobalt Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 218 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt across 6 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (75). The words owners use most often: “control arm” (31% of reports).
- 218suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $660typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%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 68 of 218 complaints (31%)
- Front end: mentioned in 40 of 218 complaints (18%)
- Steering column: mentioned in 17 of 218 complaints (8%)
- Sway bar: mentioned in 15 of 218 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 Chevrolet Cobalt at $660, and half of them between $400 and $1,500.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2015), 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 175 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 218 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 7 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 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.
Had to change my fuel pump due to a crack on it. My key gets stuck in the ignition switch in order to take it out i have to push a button under the steering wheel. I to change my steering shaft because it does a clacking noise.
The sway bar, control arms, & bushings were all faulty. The entire front end will have to be rebuilt due to subpar parts being used in manufacturing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated while turning the steering wheel a loud clanking noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehcile was taken to the local dealer mike raisor buick gmc cadillac located at 2912 east main st, lafayette, in 47904, who…
I was in the middle of parking when my vehicle was stationary and i was pausing to check my rear view mirror before proceeding to reverse into a parking spot when my vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed on the front right hand side. My spindle a factory piece was faulty if i had been on the…
Lost sterling for short distance steering light came on. Regained control after that.car was in my drive way
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Cobalts have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 218 owner complaints about suspension for the Chevrolet Cobalt. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Cobalt suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix suspension problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt?
Owners report a typical cost of $660 (half paid between $400 and $1,500), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Chevrolet Cobalt?
The most frequent phrase is “control arm”, in 68 of 218 complaints, followed by “front end” (40).
Other Chevrolet Cobalt problems
- Steering problems (3,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,458)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (1,107)
- Air Bags problems (609)
- Fuel System, Gasoline problems (478)
- Power Train problems (368)
- Engine problems (331)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (157)
See all Chevrolet Cobalt problems.