7.4

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$440
Average Mileage:
32,850 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replaced control arm and bushing (4 reports)
  2. replaced rubber groumet (2 reports)
  3. not sure (1 reports)
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problem #7

May 202014

Cobalt LLT 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles

Problem started late last year and progressively got worse. Major clucking occurred every time the motor was on. Steering was affected and was extremely loose and sometimes almost unmanageable. The ride became very hard and uncomfortable.

This resulted in a feeling of insecurity, and compromised my confidence in the safety of the car and its handling.

I replaced both front control arms and the problem was solved.

- bpaproski, Erie, PA, US

problem #6

Sep 062013

Cobalt LT 2.2L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,945 miles

With the bad bushings, the car felt uneasy coming to a stop. Car would not pass NYS inspection until this was fixed. Mechanic showed me the bad bushings that were pulled from the lower control arms. Shame on GM for using such cheap parts. No way should the bushings fail on a car with less than 19,000 miles! This is why I hate GM. Garbage Maker is what GM really stands for.

- fifthcar, Buffalo, NY, US

problem #5

Jun 012012

Cobalt LS 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,962 miles

The CS in the dealership said that the problem was caused because my wife drove to fast over the1" curb going into the driveway.

- kopeck54, Barrie, ON, canada

problem #4

May 072012

Cobalt LT 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

This will be the 3rd time I've had to replace the control arm bushing in this car. First time under warranty , the 2nd & 3rd on my dime! How can this not be a flaw/failure either in design or material selection? Stay away from Cobalts, HHR's and PT Cruisers! These are just the cars that I'm aware of. How many others are anyone's guess. IMHO, any part that consistently fails at 15K mile intervals is deserving of a recall. It is criminal to continue to sell vehicles with known problems such as this. Why are the replacement bushings no better that the originals? At least fix the design/material inadequacies before replace/repair is implemented. Obviously, no concern for the customer once the purchase is made. Sorry, you're stuck with the POS!

- John M., Kettering, OH, US

problem #3

Apr 042010

Cobalt 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

I considered this a material defect but had no choice but to pay for repair.

- dale24, Springville, IN, US

problem #2

Sep 212011

Cobalt 2.2L

  • Manual transmission
  • 52,817 miles

seriously bs gm seems to be selling junk and then ripping off consumers when it comes to honoring warranty.. because they find a way so nothing is covered i have a 79 vehicle with high mileage and original bushings..how does technology go backwards and worse.

- magictongue, Sudbury, ON, canada

problem #1

Jun 102011

Cobalt LT 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,100 miles

This problem should never have happened at 19,100 miles. It also happened again four months later on the left side and I will register a separate complaint for that. I reported this to Chevrolet and they did nothing. They admitted though that the parts were shoddy and have since changed them. Although the first problem was covered under goodwill warranty, I had to pay for the second.

- lucyinthesky, Schenectady, NY, US