2005 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension problems

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Suspension · MO

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.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Driver assistance, Suspension · NM

Suspension is really bad.

Filed Nov 1, 2014 · Suspension, Transmission · 103,206 miles · IL

I have a safety complaint I bought my 2005 chevy cobalt and I'm not happy with-it it doesn't, drive safe its drive like the accerlator pedal going to come off its seems loose when I put my foot on it to accelerate and the car seems like its something wrong with the power steering but I have took it to firestones and dealership they said nothings wrong but I just don't seem safe driving this car especially on the expressways it seems like the car is out of control like its trying to run off from me so I stay off the expressways I think this car was in accident before I bought it but the salesman gave me a car fax report and said it hadn't but if you look at the car it look like it has thank god I haven't been in a accident with this car but im very unhappy with the performance of this car I would never buy another american car again now as fair as the ignition my car was cutting it self off with that bas ignition switch I went to several car places that said it didn't qualify for the loaned so I kept calling gmc and they got me in to get the ignition switch but its something else wrong with the power steering connected to the accerlated palpated my car needs to be toughly check out and I don't have any more money to have car dealer check it out I already spend on theirs car this yea over $1500 dollars im retired I'm one fixed income and I just don't have it if you can get my car into a dealership and have them look it over thoroughly free of charge, and I can try to fix whatever needs to be fix because I know I not crazy something is definitely wrong with my cobalt I don't know why nobody cant see that. I have replace ball joints sways bars and ignitions switches and this car still doesn't drive right I want every bit of money I paid for this car back. I will never buy another american car again and will tell my family not to either.

Filed May 7, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · MI

2005 chevrolet cobalt. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the first week of owning the vehicle, it would not start. When she called the dealer, the told her to move the steering wheel up and down and tap on the accelerator pedal. There were times through out the years, where the vehicle would not start. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left, the oil pan was leaking, the ignition switch was replaced, the left turn signal was inoperable, and the oxygen sensor was replaced.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Suspension · 31,000 miles · MI

Tl* 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.

Filed Mar 25, 2013 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering began to vibrate violently. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven on normal or uneven road surfaces. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic numerous times for the failure. The repairs performed on the vehicle consisted of the replacement of the entire front suspension, excluding the steering column and rack and pinion. The failure continued to occur after the repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2013 · Fuel system, Suspension · WI

The car has been in the shop so many times for the same thing. When you drive at times, the car sputters and dies out and runs rough. It overheats and then the mechanic cant find the problem or anything wrong but I have to pay to have it looked at. My cousin bought a 2009 cobalt and her car has the same problems of dying out. The car is always in the shop because everything breaks down. I still owe on the car and its a money pit. A mechanic said my frame is bent. I haven't been in an accident. I am stuck with a lemon and its squeezing me.

Filed Oct 10, 2012 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · CA

The vehicle front passenger side makes a clunking noise through the bottom metal frame of the car when turning to an uneven road or driveway.

Filed Apr 5, 2012 · Suspension · OH

Took my car to dealer because of bad clunking in front end. They replaced the bushings (while under warranty). Now (58000 mi) I am having the same problem and the clunking is much worse?! Seems to be an ongoing problem with these cobalts. Seems there should be some kind of recall with all these complaints before there is a horrific accident!!!! Also (I have the 2 door) there is a constant problem with the doors not working! All the sudden you try to get in and the handle moves but does not open! I would have to enter/exit on passenger side! I have had parts to this replaced several times now. This too could also be very dangerous if in an accident! I am still happy with my car but not with the same ongoing issues that could lead to potential disaster!

Filed Feb 28, 2012 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · IL

Tl* 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.