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Clunking sound when going over bumps, especially at lower speeds

We have had the control arm bushings in our 2006 Cobalt replaced under warranty. Car has only 26,000 miles. This has made the problem better but not solved it completely. I read other posts and it appears that more than one thing may be the problem.

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The lower control arm bushings in this car are not the best quality you should check them and also sway bar links and bushings are very common.

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he's probably right but call gm dealership maybe there a recall on them and ask for those bushing hope it help fixya our post thanks pierre
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