2006 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 51 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Crash car ,steering became difficult to handle. Ran off road to right hit bank and flipped car several time. Car was going a little fast, but this car should have been able to handle the speed. One guy had a injury to his arm and the other was thrown from the car leading to his death.
Since this vehicle reached 60000mi I have replaced the control arm bushings twice. When these bushings go bad they cause steering issues, braking issues and handling issues. These bushings are poorly engineered and I think that all vehicles with this control arm design should be covered under a recall. I have a 2006 chevy hhr with the same problem. These bushings are mounted horizontally and are supposed to flex horizontally with a vertical bolt through them. Impossible to do efficiently.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt
- Steering 1,308 complaints
- Fuel system 487 complaints
- Electrical system 424 complaints
- Air bags 148 complaints
- Engine 136 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 85 complaints
- Brakes 55 complaints
- Body & structure 54 complaints