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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (6%)
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Chart based on 108 repairs.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 60000 mi | Steering Column replaced. Defective original parts. Left strut replaced. New steering column installed. New left strut installed. |
| 67000 mi | Steering column, electronic power steering unit, and suspension parts defect. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 7440 mi | Change power steering module |
| 20460 mi | Two worn out control links both passenger and driver side. Broken bushing passenger side |
| 24180 mi | Defective bushing on driver side. |
| 25000 mi | Changing the oil I noticed the left front strut leaking, so I had my wife (wifes car) take it to dealer where it was purchased, they said nothing wrong with it, but tried to sell her tires. Made another appointment at another local Chevrolet dealer and they replaced both front struts under warranty while she waited. |
| 29000 mi | Steering felt loose, dealer ordered new steering column to be installed under warranty |
| 42333 mi US $175 |
replaced lower control arm bushings to stop clunking over every bump |
| 48000 mi US $400 |
Suspension bushings worn out mechanic fixed that but mechanic also said steering shaft would also need replaced within 6 months said its a common defect in the chevy cobalt. So 2 weeks later we traded car in on a new 2010 Honda Civic |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4dr Sedan
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78000 mi US $450 |
Front left wheel bearing failed. Replaced wheel bearing assembly. |
| 86000 mi US $450 |
wheel bearing failure in both front wheels. |
| 35500 mi US $1370 |
Crunching sound in front end after collision repair. Dealer reported back to owner that A arm bushings worn on both sides and front struts leaking. But sound disappeared following their inspection. |
| 95000 mi US $1700 |
Lower Control Arm bushings worn, Replaced both control arms, tie bars, and front struts, alignment performed. |
| 46500 mi C $200 |
Left link of the sway bar was worn out and the car was rattling every time I drive over bumpy roads at a fast or slow speed. |
| 73860 mi C $150 |
Parts had to be replaced |
| 84940 mi C $400 |
Sway bar links. |
| 67580 mi C $20 |
Steering wheel makes noise. |
| 40000 mi US $400 |
Replace upper bearing mount. Went bad months before waiting for after market part to be avaiable. Dealer wanted hundreds and after market cost only $30.00 |
| 99000 mi US $250 |
Strut was leaking. Banging sound when you would hit bumbs in the road. |
| 37000 mi US $891 |
When I took car in to replace two tires, the dealership noticed a problem with the struts and replaced them. |
| 104000 mi US $716 |
Replacement of bearings on right and left sides. Car was drivable, but making a noise. Also something else was replaced maybe parts between wheels. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 72000 mi US $1600 |
Tie-rod ends, struts, bushings |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 36000 mi US $100 |
Sway bar links and rear control arm bushings bad. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 61000 mi | The steering rack needs to be replaced, and I have been quoted a price of $1,100 to do it. |
| 74500 mi | Recalled power steering unit replaced, but only after it had caused me to get in an accident. |
| 65720 mi C $300 |
Steering wheel shaft/bearing needed to be replaced, it was scraping / making a metal on metal noise. |
| 68200 mi C $900 |
Replaced sway bar linkage, and rear shocks/springs. |
| 72420 mi C $1600 |
Replaced struts Front Control Arm Bushings |
| 80880 mi C $885 |
LF wheel bearing, $430.16. |
| 85560 mi C $264 |
Shocks Absorber, Rear - Replace Remove and Replace components as required to access and install materials, and/or perform needed service. Retest and verify repair as required. Perform final road test where applicable. |
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2dr Coupe
145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 69000 mi US $500 |
Car needed new struts and an alignment. |
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