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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Cobalt continued to carry the torch first lit by the 2005 model year. To be clear, that torch is burning bright with widespread power steering issues, electrical curiosities and a dangerous ignition switch defect which led to a massive recall by GM. This isn’t a great torch to carry.

The 2006 added it’s own special flare with gas leaks due to cracks in the “return portion of the modular reservoir assembly.” A recall of 2006 Cobalts was issued to fix the problem, but only to vehicles sold in or current registered in Arizona and Nevada, leaving other owners to pay for repairs themselves.

Between this car stalling while driving, giving owners fits with power steering failure and having it be a potential tinderbox because of gas leaks, we felt we had no other option than to award it our “Avoid Like the Plague” badge.

4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,000 miles

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension problems

suspension problem

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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments

problem #1

Oct 152009

Cobalt

  • 26,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. While the contact was driving approximately 40 mph the brakes were engaged. Suddenly, there was a loud banging noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively. The contact reduced the speed being traveled and continued with extreme caution. The failure was contributed to the lower control arm rear bushing. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired by the contact when the complaint was filed. The identical failure occurred twice. The failure mileage was 26,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Stoystown, PA, USA

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