2006 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension problems

Filed Apr 23, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

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.

Filed Sep 23, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 92,000 miles · IN

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 diagnosed that the front struts and suspension needed to be replaced. The struts were replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that a front wheel alignment was needed. After performing the front wheel alignment, the failure persisted. The vehcile was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the driveshaft and steering column were defective. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2020 · Suspension · 158,132 miles · NC · 1 injury

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 highway when this happened me and my baby sister would have wrecked and been seriously injured. The chevy cobalt already has numerous recalls and manufacturers took many short cuts! That cheap metal could've costed a life!

Filed Jun 14, 2018 · Suspension, Transmission · 90,000 miles · TX

Since this car has been purchased it has had many probles sterring tires, suspensions, AC .....so complicated but last year once an this year again the steering wheel has gotten locked completly while driving ....in may another incident happened while driving the gas/accelatertor stay down and couldnt stopp car ....have taken it to get fixed many times already

Filed Aug 27, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · ND

I have a 2006 chevy cobalt and in the first year I've had it I had encountered numerous problems. The first problem was that the radio that was installed started flashing and was not working whatsoever, an electrical issue. The next problem was the suspension after just 3 months of having it the shocks were worn out completely and had to get that fixed. Then just 1 month later my struts, tire rods, alignment, oil pressure sensor went to complete "s**t" so now I'm struggling with bills after having to fix most things on my car I haven't fixed all the problems since I'm low on money having to keep and keep fixing this car. Then to top it off just this morning going to work the "power steering"light pops up and I cant even turn my steering wheel, I turned it off and then it worked fine but I'm very scared it will keep happening especially when going down the highway. Please help

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 87,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and experienced violent shaking while driving 35 MPH. The power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and dealer, but the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2015 · Suspension · 202,000 miles · MS · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving 60 MPH, the front passenger side axle fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle started to vibrate excessively. The contact was unable to control the vehicle, which caused the vehicle to veer off the road and crash into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Apr 6, 2015 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · NY

The automobile went in for an inspection and it was found that both front lower control arms needed to be replaced which had also affected the brakes, rotors and the two front tires also being replaced. I have had cars with over two times more mileage and had no problems like this. Doing a little research on the internet this seems to be a wide spread problem, one that it seems gm is ignoring. Which resulted in a $1,300.00 repair bill..

Filed Feb 10, 2015 · Fuel system, Suspension · MI

2006 chevrolet cobalt. Customer got car fixed because of gas leak but consumer paid for parts and labor and wants money back. *ta after having the lower control arm replaced, it was noted on the invoice, the vehicle had a gas leak. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the gas line had to be ordered, because it had rusted. The consumer stated after waiting weeks, the parts still had not arrived.

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 189,442 miles · VA

I bought car used and wasn't told of recalls so I had car one wk before it just broke down...the steering column is defective said the gm dealer but they said I'd have to pay out of pocket even though it is a factory installed part it being of poor quality has cause the steering gear to go bad and the half shaft that goes into transmission...if they know it's just a poorly designed steering column why aren't they being held responsible for the lack of responsibility as a car maker who know of this issue but they haven't been forced to offer a recall on the steering column....instead they expect the consumer to pay for their total lack of safety!!!! What am I suppose to do with a car that's unsafe to drive and my only car??? Not to mention after the recall on electric power steering they just put in has gone bad due to the steering gear & bad steering column ...