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SuspensionPart report

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Suspension Problems

Complaints
47about this part
Share
3%of 1,649 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 3% of the 1,649 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 2005 chevy Cobalt- the power steering is extremely difficult at times- the light comes on and off- showing a problem is present- I am unable to turn the car normally- making me use two hands-also, there is a rattle in the back- left- very noticeable- to all in vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10308372, filed 2010-02, 116,369 miles

“Car has less than 20,000 miles and have failure of the bushing the right side is a total failure bad enough they said not to drive it and the left is about ready to fail also we're having them replaced and the front end realigned but we're on a limited road island and there are 7 other cobalts here that are all having the same problems is this something locally here or happening nationwide.”

NHTSA complaint #10245157, filed 2008-10, 21,833 miles

“Today is aug 16 2009 and I have been having problems with my 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt for a while. Since the last year my steering wheel has been shaking every time I put on the brakes, and starting the last 3 weeks the power steering illuminates and the steering wheel just locks and I would have to pull the vehicle on to the shoulder and shut off the engine and restart it and then it works again.this normally happens 2 or 3 times a day. …”

NHTSA complaint #10280554, filed 2009-08, 110,000 miles

“I have a 2005 Cobalt that has less then 70,000km on it and have recently been hearing a loud clunking coming from the front end of the car. I have just had a licensed mechanic look at the car and was informed that my front rear control arm bushings are completely gone and the car is now a hazard to drive till it can be fixed. With such low kms the mechanic had no reason or idea as to why they would be so far gone. I was advised that if the car was driven any further, the tires could fall of and the car would crash.”

NHTSA complaint #10421368, filed 2011-08, 68,902 miles

“Three issues with my 2005 chevy Cobalt. One the door latch broke and I can no longer get out the drivers side. If an accident were to occur I would have to crawl out the passenger side to get out of the car. Secondly, my struts keep going bad on my car. I have had them replaced three times now. My third issue is the brakes. I was told that the Cobalt had anitlock brakes when I bought it. However, when I have had to slam on the brakes they lock and a little light comes on with a anti brake symbol on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10320467, filed 2010-03, 45,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201081%
2009101%
2008273%
2007755%
2006512%
2005473%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

Steering
1,143 complaintsElectrical system
323 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsAir bags
71 complaintsEngine
69 complaintsFuel system
56 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsEquipment
35 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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