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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 3% of all 2,330 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 10 Cobalt model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 55,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
59
3% of 2,330
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
55,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2007, latest Apr 23, 2021.

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2007Jul 2008Sep 2009Aug 2010Sep 2011Apr 2013Dec 2014Jun 2018
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Apr 2021; peak Jun 2008 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,000 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 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.