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2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all 1,649 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 43,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
59
4% of 1,649
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
43,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 18, 2005, latest Mar 5, 2021.

2005 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month6Jul 2005Jul 2006Jun 2008Oct 2009Jul 2010Apr 2012Nov 2014
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2005 to Mar 2021; peak Feb 2010 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Cobalt model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200559 (4%)
  2. 200659 (3%)
  3. 200797 (6%)
  4. 200840 (5%)
  5. 200924 (3%)
  6. 201022 (4%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20160 (0%)
  10. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 43,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Cobalt year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt has the most suspension complaints (97), compared with 59 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.