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2015 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Kansas, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202275000 miUS $150 | Thermostat housing had cracked and was leaking. Replaced with OEM part. | ||
2015 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 20163000 mi | Carpet in driver footwell was bunching up. Entire carpet was replaced | ||
| Jan 20186600 mi | Paint wearing out on buttons. Replaced entire radio unit Oil pan gasket replaced | ||
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Tennessee, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201756036 miUS $858 | Replaced AC compressor and seals, partially under extended warranty | ||
| Dec 201761704 mi | Thermostat replacement under OEM warranty | ||
| Jan 201863103 miUS $100 | AC system flush due to not cooling | ||
| Feb 201864791 miUS $328 | Cooling fan replacement partially under extended warranty. Replaced transmission control lever assembly | ||
| Jun 201868048 mi | Replaced engine air intake hose under warranty. Known issue with these cars. | ||
| Jul 201868049 miUS $602 | Replace line from compressor to condenser secondary to leak. Recharge system | ||
| Mar 202187203 miUS $560 | Brake fluid flush and replacement, front brake pads | ||
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 201877000 mi | Radiator and bumper due to road debris | ||
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Ontario, Canada Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201839680 mi | Replaced fan | ||
| Sep 202162000 mi | Washer pump | ||
| Nov 202168200 mi | water Pump | ||
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Aug 202065000 miUS $100 | Sonic has plastic end links and the joints were loose and making ratteling noise. Replace both front end lnks with metal ones. The noise is gone. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Washington, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 201413700 mi | Slow coolant leak. Known issue with early Sonic Turbo water pumps. Dealer replaced pump. Leak has been resolved. | ||
| Mar 201748500 mi | After dealer performed recall under NHTSA campaign 16V257000, MyLink radio would continuously reboot, never getting fully booted up. Dealer had to wipe and re-load the software on the radio because corrupted software had been downloaded to the radio during the recall. As of this writing, the radio is still functioning correctly. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2021113000 mi | Intake manifold and valve cover were replaced due to check engine light. Intake manifold has a defect which causes the check engine light to come on, new manifold is supposed to have an improved design. A week later the check engine light came on and it needed the map sensor replaced. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Minnesota, United States Apr 2013 - May 2014 | |||
| Mar 201414000 mi | Bad turbocharger | ||
| May 201415000 mi | Coolant Leak after turbo replacement | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Feb 201532000 miUS $300 | Replaced shift cable | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jul 2013 | Water pump failed. Dealer said likely defective pump from factory. Failure caused mass coolant dump and engine overheat. This repair happened at 350 miles on the odometer. | ||
| Sep 20132000 mi | The A/C compressor broke down and sent metal shards through the system. Also, a cooling fan was found to be dead. The compressor had to be replaced along with the fan, valves, and misc parts. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Virginia, United States May 2014 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 201459000 miUS $301 | Second trip to dealer in less than six months for turbo issues and wiper decided to quit during a downpour | ||
| Aug 201459000 mi | Bought back. No oil in the engine and I refused to drive the car any longer due to numerous issues with the car and the shabby way the dealership replaced the valve cover gasket and waste gate solenoid. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Ohio, United States May 2014 - Jun 2014 | |||
| May 20148000 mi | Paint peel at tips of back bumper next to wheel. This is the 6th trip for the same issue. Bumper replaced each time and repainted. | ||
| Jun 20149000 mi | Steering shaft replaced for 2nd time. Steering column also needs replaced. Was ordered but not installed yet. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 20131540 mi | Wheel squeak. Known Problem with Chev Sonic. Dealer applied stick on foam strips to wheel cover to prevent squeak. | ||
| Dec 20133100 mi | Block Heater Power Cord Cracking at -27c -- insulation literally crumbling and falling off conductors exactly when reliable oil pan heater is required in Canada and Alaska. There was real danger of both human and car contact with live 120vac Repeat of previous problem...Block Heater Power Cord cracking in cold weather 3 trips to dealer for same problem. Plastic insulation simply not able to survive temperatures below -27c. Dealer attempting to source cold weather rated cord. | ||
| Sep 20144960 mi | National recall on Sonic for replacement of AC electrical cord on Oil Pan Heater. Insulation cracked and exposed conductors at temperatures below -23c. Power cord replaced at no charge. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Illinois, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | Right side. Rattle sound. Found to be loose so was replaced under warranty | ||
| Jun 201534000 mi | Radio functions died. Two days later all electrical dead. Dealer found battery dead and wouldn't hold a charge. Dealer replaced battery. | ||
| Mar 201644000 mi | ECM failed | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Feb 201534800 mi | Drivers side rear door lock failed to engage in colder temperatures | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201517000 mi | Replaced leaking water pump. | ||
| Apr 201727000 mi | Oil pan gasket leaking, gasket replaced. | ||
| Jul 201729000 miUS $120 | Steering wheel radio controls and outside temp read out no working. Radio required re programming. | ||
| Jan 201831000 mi | Car was loosing coolant. Water pump was leaking and replaced. | ||
| Mar 201832000 miUS $100 | Car was leaking coolant and oil, found oil cooler and water outlet leaking. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Arkansas, United States Jun 2013 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Aug 201413000 mi | Heard a rattling noise at times upon startup; eventually took it in and noise was traced to a broken battery tray, which was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Oct 201414300 mi | AC quit working, added a dye to system and then returned to dealer in @ 2 weeks. Was told there was a "big hole" in one of the AC hoses, had to order part and then it was installed. Not sure if hose is near the battery tray but I suspect so. | ||
| Jun 201636000 mi | Noise coming from under hood; eventually traced to AC line contacting the airbox. Fix entailed some combination of tweaking the AC line position, as well as padding the line to quell the noise issue. | ||
| Feb 201865713 mi | Experiencing intermittent loss of power steering; dealer replaced water pump and belt under warranty in an effort to resolve issue. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Hawaii, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201618000 miUS $135 | Battery died. New battery installed. Car is still under warranty but there are no Chevy dealers in my town. Battery was replaced at my own expense. Cost of battery was reimbursed by GM. | ||
| Jul 201729000 miUS $310 | Car failed state inspection. Front tires were found to be wearing on the side. Car required alignment and 2 new tires. | ||
| Jul 201837000 miUS $5 | Cruise control switch plate detached from left side of steering wheel. Plastic switch plate had a broken tab. I used silicone glue to re-attach. | ||
| Apr 202247000 miUS $25 | small plastic part failed inside the shifter (automatic). Shifter part repair kit was about $20. This fix is a not too difficult DIY. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Aug 201521600 mi | Black vinyl on B pillar was wrinkling so it was replaced. Dealer bent chrome door trim in the process so that needs another trip shortly. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201435000 mi | Started losing coolant and noted it puddling under the car when parked overnight. Oil leak noted when I took the car in for a coolant leak. It was found that the bolts were loose, so the pan gasket was replaced and bolts tightened. | ||
| Dec 201678000 mi | The Ilink audio system screen blacked out and stayed out about week after a dealer system software update. | ||
| Jan 201778000 mi | The foglights stayed on after using them and the vehicle was turned off. It drained my battery to dead. This took three trips to the dealer to resolve. The first trip was when the problem occurred. they pulled the fuse as there wasn't time to diagnose the issue. The shope was only open for three more hours when I got there. The second trip was on my next day off work. It turned out the foglight relay was faulty. Since the relay was built into the fuse box, the whole fuse box had to be replaced. Of course, they didn't have a fuse box in stock and had to order one. The third trip was to actually replace the fuse box. It took about 90 minutes. Oil leak pooling on the ground under my vehicle. It was leaking from an "actuator" plug for the oil pressure sensor. | ||
| Jul 201795000 miUS $178 | Clunking sound from the front suspension. The dealer diagnosed it as bad stabilizer bar links that needed to be replaced. The parts were not in stock, so I had to make a second trip for repair once the parts were in. | ||
| Apr 2018112000 miUS $835 | I noticed a loss of coolant and tok the car in to be checked. The upper radiator hose and coolant overflow tank were leaking, so they were replaced. While I had the car in for the coolant leak repair, I asked for the brakes to be inspected. After all, I had 112000 miles on the original pads and rotors. They were found to be heavily worn and were replaced. | ||
| Feb 2021170000 miUS $120 | ABS and traction control lights came on. Vehicle seemed to operate normally. The brake pressure sensing unit under the master cylinder was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Georgia, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201517800 mi | Power Mirror button broken. Cruise control button broken. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201414000 mi | Factory water pump started making a high pitch noise and was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201421000 mi | Chrome trim under windows had a gap at the b-pillar. Fitment issues. Taken care of under the bumper to bumper warranty. Some gasket thing in the rear hatch was starting to poke out. Tech replaced the gasket. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Colorado, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201432000 mi | Oil leak by bell housing. Was a loose bolt, sealed it and tighten fixed it. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Jan 201516898 mi | CEL, CODE P0496, PURGE VALVE IS PURGING DURING NON-PURGE MODE, REPLACE PURGE VALVE, SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT [TECH NOTES] CEL, CODE P0496, PURGE VALVE IS PURGING DURING NON-PURGE MODE, REPLACE PURGE VALVE, SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT. Parts replaced under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201791000 mi | Transmission replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jan 201541500 mi | RH output shaft bearing inside transmission went bad. Not repair only replacement ,. | ||
| May 201666300 miUS $600 | MyLink Radio died completely. Put in aftermarket system for less than cost to replace factory flop. | ||
| Nov 201673200 miUS $300 | Needed Struts/shocks/strut mounts/ alignment/ control arms lower both. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New Jersey, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201544000 mi | Water pump | ||
| Mar 201544000 mi | Rattle. Maybe exhaust. Has had rattle since it was new. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Jan 2016 | Water pump defect allowed coolant to leak. Known defect covered under special extended warranty. | ||
| Sep 201743000 mi | Water pump flange cracked. Repaired under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Kansas, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201686000 mi | Excess play in the turbocharger wastegate shaft. Turbocharger assembly replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201312000 mi | The drivers side window switch for the passenger front window stopped working. | ||
| Jan 201454300 mi | Windshield washer jet was clogged. Dealer replaced under warrantee | ||
| Aug 201433700 mi | Drivers front window auto down switch was sticking in the down position. Dealer replaced under warrantee. | ||
| Apr 201547800 mi | HVAC blower motor bearings were going bad. Drivers window auto-down switch sicks in the auto-down position. | ||
| Dec 201683000 mi | A bearing in the transmission failed. The dealer replaced the transmission under warrantee. | ||
| Jul 2018117000 miUS $60 | Passenger side sway bar link was worn. I replaced both passenger and driver's side | ||
| Oct 2021131000 miUS $75 | Replaced the intake manifold do to a failed check valve. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Ohio, United States Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201414000 mi | heater intake hose developed a leak causing engine overheating | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 20138000 mi | Update on mylink radio software | ||
| Jun 201656000 mi | Losing coolant, water pump deemed faulty and replaced under warranty | ||
| Feb 201769000 mi | Driver sway bar link replaced for second time | ||
| Mar 201771000 mi | Driver wheel bearing went out. Whole spindle replaced | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States May 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 20145000 mi | Gasket between the rear spoiler came loose and was sticking out from between the body and the spoiler. | ||
| Apr 201625700 mi | Electronic Power Steering Failure Positive Battery Cable Corroded | ||
| Aug 201629000 miUS $300 | Intake hose split. Replaced with K&N CAI | ||
| Jun 201738000 miUS $750 | Replace blower motor. Cut out old blower motor and replace with aftermarket part. OEM Part unavailable. Replace vent valve solenoid. Drop gas tank and replace vent valve solenoid. Code was thrown. Replace radiator fan. Fan was making noise and visibly not spinning correctly. Replace Fuse and Relay Panel Under Hood. Noticed battery acid corrosion under the panel. I do not know how battery acid got under the protective cover and into the fuse panel, but suspect that it happened when the Dealership replaced the electronic power steering and steering column. I wondered why they replaced my battery for free... | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Virginia, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2022 | |||
| May 201635000 mi | hose replaced | ||
| Jun 201868000 miUS $680 | The car over heated and stalled; the water pump was replaced and the cooling system flushed. The total including diagnostic came to $710 - $680 was for the water pump only. It was driveable after that as long as I was not stuck in traffic - as soon as I was in traffic for a prolonged period, less than a week later, he car overheated and stalled again. The dealer said it would take another $600 to repair the fan motor. As the fan was operational, I declined the repair - they seemed to be guessing. The car has now been with another mechanic for two days and he has not been able to determine the cause. | ||
| Jan 201975000 miUS $500 | Smoke from the engine is pulled into the cabin air when the heat and defroster are on (75K miles onward). | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 20131097 mi | Dealer connected connector X2 at rear window grid. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Missouri, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 20148000 mi | The car would not respond to key fob occasionally. Unable to lock/unlock doors, or set off alarm. I had to manually unlock the door using ignition key, which sets off alarm. The remote would then work. Dlr updated Body Control Module. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Ontario, Canada Apr 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 20156920 mi | Left front sway bar was loose and rattling. It was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201714260 miC $35 | Set and resume button popped off steering wheel. Bought cruise control button assembly from dealer and replaced it. | ||
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201842000 miUS $50 | A/C stopped working. Compressor appears to be working. Recharge of A/C fixed problem. A leak must be present and will likely require a future repair. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201312000 mi | Automatic transaxle still has multiple symptoms, including wheel lockup while decellerating, and completely losing connection with drive wheels when cornering. Transaxle has been repaired previously in warranty. GM is repurchasing my car. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Arizona, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20122300 mi | would not go into gear & no air conditioner again . | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Indiana, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016231000 miUS $650 | Heating and cooling problem. After fighting the disappearing coolant for some time now my radiator finally gave up the ghost. | ||
| Aug 2016260000 miUS $992 | Replaced struts, strut mounts, coil springs and 2 ball joints | ||
| Oct 2016265000 miUS $200 | Coolant and oil leaks from turbocharger. Replaced all coolant and oil lines going to and coming from the turbo. | ||
| Nov 2016268300 miUS $200 | Had to replace the turbocharger Had to replace all the gaskets and O-rings on the oil cooler due to oil leaks. This was easiest done by removing the turbo again in order to provide access to oil cooler and hardware. | ||
| Mar 2017285000 miUS $872 | Had a popping noise like popping your knuckles. Replaced both CV joints or axles | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Apr 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jul 20122300 mi | Air bag light illuminated; diagnosis was a faulty SRS module. | ||
| Aug 20123000 mi | Lost all gauges except tach and most power steering assistance. Car later would not start, but all symptoms disappeared half an hour later. | ||
| Apr 201423000 mi | Instrument cluster decided to randomly reset again, and engine ran a bit off until everything rebooted. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Illinois, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201448000 miUS $258 | Valve Cover broke | ||
| Jul 201573800 miUS $136 | EVAP system Failure | ||
| Sep 201690000 miUS $263 | valve cover needed to be replaced again a hose that went through the firewall was leaking causing coolant to leak and lose heat | ||
| Sep 2017118000 miUS $274 | valve cover gasket caused oil leaking onto spark plugs. replaced spark plugs, valve cover gasket, and oil change. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Massachusetts, United States May 2021 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Jun 2021115000 miUS $500 | Noise from the suspension, noticeable at lower speeds when turning and on bumpy roads. To fix this required install of new sway bar links and front A arms. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2012 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Feb 201317700 mi | Cigarette lighter was only working intermittently. | ||
| Jul 201552500 mi | PCV valve needed to be replaced under powertrain warranty. Injectors needed to be cleaned | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Connecticut, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Aug 2013 | Check engine light (constant, not flashing). Dealer diagnosed MIL code as 'low voltage oxygen sensor'. Re-set. No repair. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jul 20139300 mi | gas gauge randomly goes dead....does come back....but no pattern noticed by me | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201535000 mi | Front stabilizer sway bar end links went bad. They were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201535700 mi | suspension noise at rear of car. Rear strut mount replaced. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Aug 201746000 miUS $20 | The air cleaner intake duct split. I replaced the hose myself | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 201554000 miUS $500 | Replaced steering gear box due to a leak | ||
| Apr 201661300 miUS $52 | Replaced hose from intake box to manifold | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 20148500 mi | Broken sway bar links replaced. | ||
| Jan 201510000 mi | Oil pressure valve broken. Coolant line broken. | ||
| Sep 201616000 miUS $85 | Another sway bar link broken (first one broke under warranty) | ||
| Jun 201821000 miUS $100 | Front ball joint housings cracked Sway bar link broken | ||
| Jun 202227000 miUS $1100 | Hole in exhaust pipe | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201671000 miUS $80 | stabilizer bar part replaced | ||
| Jan 201794000 miUS $200 | wiper fluid nozzle rubber gasket in ventilation system | ||
| Jun 2017103000 miUS $900 | chain | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in North Carolina, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201555000 miUS $99 | Air intake valve cracked | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Alaska, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201429000 mi | The Aux Jack was Messed up, when connecting a Male plug into it. The Connection was loose and did not stay in,so it had to be replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| May 201434000 mi | transmission failure Rusted through exhaust pipe coming from exhaust manifold | ||
| Jun 201779000 mi | Loud rattling beneath the car. Replaced stabilizer links Air intake hose cracked | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 20137000 mi | chek engine light came on, car idled rough | ||
| Mar 201414000 mi | rear shocks replaced under warranty. Passenger seat belt retractor replaced. | ||
| Jul 201418300 mi | stabilizer links replaced | ||
| Jan 201514700 mi | catalytic converter checked due to rotten egg smell | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States May 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201416700 mi | Rear stabilizer was loose. Part is a known defect which GM repaired with correct part. | ||
| Jan 201551000 miUS $780 | Got 'check engine' light and noisy fan. Results were a coolant leak and defective coolant fan. Serious repair cost. Car is only 3 years old with 51k. Planning to see before it's too late. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR OR ELSE... | ||
| Dec 2015115000 miUS $550 | Part 2 of previous problem. After numerous issues with low coolant levels radiator was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2016128300 miUS $400 | Cracked radiator. Had another unit installed. | ||
| Oct 2016150200 miUS $150 | Installed a new alternator. Old one was making a loud whining noise | ||
| Jun 2022220000 mi | Car has multiple oil leaks around the entire engine. Mechanic advised us to liquidate the care ASAP. Repair not worth the investment. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201321000 mi | caliper bolts broke sway bar links replaced at 18000 miles radio turns off at times car swaying back and forth on highway very unsafe no power when turning a bend headlights and interior lights dim. They go high and low when sitting idle when car is started the whole car shakes and also the muffler,tailpipe and engine shakes and rattles bad. no power i can walk faster up hills driver window molding rattle and makes noise when window down an inch or so now have a code 82 anti skid and abs light comes on muffler and or tailpipe gets loose and rattles especially when going up a hill. I tightened it, but it still vibrates the whole car at red lights. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States Apr 2012 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Feb 201527700 mi | Thermostat housing, heater hoses and all related gaskets and seals Main hose from throttle bottle to air cleaner was torn causing a check engine light and an OBD-II code | ||
| Mar 201754689 miUS $786 | AC System was 0.75 Lbs low on Freon, so the system was evacuated and recharged to proper system pressure. Added Dye to check for leaks with a black light. No leaks found. Let the car sit overnight and checked with a black light next day. No leaks found. Loud high-pitched noise observed when the air was turned on. Blower motor was coming apart at the blower cage, so the blower motor was replaced. | ||
| Mar 201867000 mi | Air conditioning system was pressure tested and a leak was found in the upper left corner of the condenser. The condenser was replaced and system was recharged. Obd II system initiated a check engine light with a code read of PO597. The service technician determined the thermostat was faulty. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Louisiana, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 201224000 mi | Passenger seat cushion loose. | ||
| Jul 201358700 mi | transmission starting whining in 5th n 6th gears. took to dealership. Dealership R&R transmission assembly after learning no parts available to rebuild transmission. sway bar end links replaced- (recall) | ||
| Sep 201367000 mi | dealership didn't tighten tie-rod end jam nuts and the passenger side jam nut backed off causing a steering issue. pulled the car in my shop and corrected the issue myself. | ||
| Jun 2014123000 miUS $100 | PCV rupture disc burst in valve cover causing the engine to run rough and several engine codes to pop up. Had to replace valve cover assembly. | ||
| Nov 2014143200 miUS $140 | cooling fan went out and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015179000 miUS $80 | "low fuel pump performance" purchased used fuel pump & fuel pump driver module on ebay from newly salvaged car & installed. old fuel pump filter sock filled with some kind of gel restricting the flow of fuel. cleaned and tested old pump.good | ||
| Nov 2015184000 miUS $400 | Turbo failed. No engine power and rattling noise. | ||
| Jan 2017219000 miUS $300 | Left and right brake calipers Locked up due to excessive wear on caliper piston. Replaced both calipers and pads. | ||
| Oct 2017245000 miUS $600 | AC compressor and lines replaced, system flushed, vacuumed and recharged. | ||
| Mar 2018265000 miUS $45 | replaced cracked reservoir tank and cracked plastic "T" fitting near water pump | ||
| Jan 2022428033 miUS $55 | REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Illinois, United States Nov 2016 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016106000 miUS $186 | Body ground wire had corroded and battery went completely dead. | ||
| Jan 2017US $1175 | radiator cracked, thermostat sticking. PCV valve, (required replacing the valve cover to correct) caused massive vacuum leak. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Iowa, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Car developed a rattle, leading to sway bars being diagnosed as bad. Replaced under warranty with OEM parts. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2016104000 miUS $800 | Replace manifold | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Oregon, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 201550000 miUS $96 | OnStar notified me that it had detected a fault in ABS and stabilitrak system. Dealer confirmed diagnosis as a defective brake pedal position sensor. Part was ordered and sensor was replaced. Repair was preventative, part had not yet failed. | ||
| Feb 201759000 miUS $1140 | All 4 Heater Seats and Backrests Elements for Driver and Passenger Seats Failed and had to be Replaced. | ||
| Jan 201868496 miUS $317 | Replaced Thermostat Housing due to coolant leak. GM Part #25193922 (Thermostat) Outlet Housing. Flush & Refill with 50/50 Dex-Cool. Note: OEM Thermostat temperature is 221F. Leak was probably caused by pulling lightweight travel trailer up grade. Temperature briefly reached 240F possibly causing housing failure. Will look into a cooler thermostat. | ||
| Jun 201870934 miUS $308 | Check Engine Light - Code: P0171. Replace valve cover with defective PCV valve due to vacuum leak. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 20123000 mi | Grinding between 1 and 2 gear, Chevy replaced transmission. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Virginia, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| May 201326000 mi | P0449 OBD code for emissions EVAP recirc valve. Two trips needed for diagnosis/repair: Engine control computer seemed to lock the circuit so it was replaced but engine coded again later; second diagnosis found a broken wire over gas tank. | ||
| May 201447000 mi | Issue: CEL P0449 - Evap Emission Control Sys Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction reappeared. Diagnosis: dealer's previous repair (broken wire above rear axle) broke again. Repair: reroute wire to avoid bending/pulling and re-solder wire. | ||
| Aug 201571600 mi | Gear whine in manual 2-4-6 gears diagnosed as failed transmission bearing(gearbox replaced under GM drive train warranty | ||
| Mar 201680000 mi | Third occurrence of P0449 CEL related to fuel system evaporative recirculation system. Broken and corroded circuity wire above fuel tank repaired again. | ||
| Sep 2018102000 miUS $700 | Replaced left front hub and press-in sealed bearing | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 20121000 mi | poorly fitting passenger side rear door panel replaced | ||
| Dec 201423000 mi | Ignition lock cylinder tumblers broken. Lock cylinder replaced according to the dealer statement. | ||
| Mar 201526000 mi | Trim ring on and around the gear shift knob was coming loose. It was replaced and all is well. | ||
| Apr 201744000 mi | Transmission was eating itself. T'was replaced under warranty | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in North Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 20139000 mi | Constant check engine light stating emissions leak in system. Dealer smoke tested system and reset ecu. Light reappered. Back at dealer for further evaluation. | ||
| Jun 20139000 mi | Constant CEL. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States Aug 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201450000 mi | Driver side heated seat -- heater elements burned out. | ||
| Mar 201564000 mi | PCV valve diaphragm ruptured, causing vacuum leak in valve cover | ||
| May 2018102000 miUS $25 | Drivers side low-beam bulb out. Replaced both low-beam bulbs. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New Jersey, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jun 201442000 mi | Hose to the rear window washer came off a fitting, soaking the headliner. This was supposedly taken care of during a recall, but they didn't bother to secure this fitting. | ||
| Jan 201729800 miUS $400 | Check valve in the intake failed, causing PCV valve to fail. Replacement of Camshaft cover and intake manifold required. | ||
| Apr 201794000 miUS $160 | Replaced front pads and rotors. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Arizona, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Aug 20126000 mi | clutch pedal had issues with non-fluid movement, would creak and click often during use. Dealer re-greased the unit. Seemed to take care of problem for a while, however the creaking and clicking appears to be back | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Kentucky, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201658000 mi | Leak in valve cover, valve cover replaced | ||
| Mar 201880000 miUS $40 | Stock sway bar end links were making noise. Annoying, but benign. Replaced with Moog aftermarket end links, noise went away. | ||
| Jul 201885000 miUS $30 | Replaced hatch lift struts, as they were getting a little weak. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 201437000 mi | Seat warmer does not work | ||
| Aug 201439600 mi | Camshaft vacuum leak. Replaced camshaft cover | ||
| Aug 201766000 miUS $175 | The car would not start and then the radio would not turn off when I opened the driver side door. The mechanic changed the battery but i have still experienced the radio not turning off The airbag light has been on and I assumed it was just because it need to be inspected but actually the mechanic said the code says the sensor in the passenger seat belt has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. The cost was over 250 so I opted to wait on this repair. | ||
| Feb 201869000 miUS $450 | Car was making a rattling sound. Mechanic replaced the water pump | ||
| Jul 202296000 miUS $2000 | Check engine light. Code said it is the turbo. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Indiana, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 20137000 mi | A 'creaking' noise was heard at very slow speeds. For example, when turning the wheel or applying the brakes in a parking lot. New car dealer found the GM bulletin and apparantly replaced a stabilizer sway bar link to fix the problem. | ||
| Jun 201411000 mi | Engine light came on. On my call to dealer they wanted an appointment so I made one. However, on the day on the appointment the light was not on & the dealer could not find any fault code in memory. Since then, the light has not come on. | ||
| Nov 201412300 mi | Small plastic insert from lower passenger chrome window trim not properly installed. It stuck out just enough to 'hit' front of the rear door & the trim is a little loose. Dealer pushed this in fully; but the trim is still a little loose. | ||
| Apr 201513000 mi | Engine Light would come on intermittently; then go off. However, this spring the light came on, stayed on, & I took the car to the dealer who said it was either engine knock sensor or wiring to this sensor. Engine Knock sensor replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States Aug 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 201518500 mi | The ignition key could not be removed sometimes, had to use a screwdriver in the slot under the key mechanism to unlock the key. | ||
| Mar 201519000 mi | Windshield washer reservoir leaking fluid. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in South Carolina, United States Jul 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 201440000 miUS $400 | The dual cooling fan assembly failed. CEL was thrown and vehicle never overheated but did cause a costly repair. Vehicle was just outside of warranty period. Chevy did not care and charged full price. | ||
| Jun 201660000 miUS $100 | The intake boot between the airbox and throttle body is a known culprit for developnig a tear on the unseen side causing a CEL. Chevy knows of this exceedingly common issue but will not cover outside of warranty and will not issue a TSB or recall for this vital engine component that allows unfiltered air into engine when broken. | ||
| Sep 201661500 miUS $200 | Thermostat failed. Common Sonic failure item. Also affects Cruze models. | ||
| Mar 201765000 miUS $75 | Shift knob broke. Vehicle not able to shift out of park with out shift release mechanism. | ||
| Jul 201765000 miUS $1500 | AC compressor failure on <5yr old car. Chevy dealer wanted $1500 to replace. I never had the work done and sold the car instead. I asked the service manager at the Chevy dealer when we got the quote if this was a common failure item for vehicles only a few years old and he said "Actually, yes. You wouldnt believe how many new vehicles need their AC compressors replaced just outside of warranty." Lol. His candor was appreciated. I will never own another Chevy now. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Alabama, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201754000 miUS $200 | Thermostat replaced. | ||
| Jan 201854000 miUS $325 | Check engine light indicated lean fuel/air mixture. Intake part was replaced with factory redesigned part. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201621000 miUS $297 | Key would not come out of ignition switch. Ignition switch replaced. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Oregon, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201415000 mi | Shift button stuck in, not releasing, so key stuck in ignition, shifter changes gears w/o pressing knob. Safety issue dealer says not covered by warranty. Actuator should be covered by drivetrain. silicone spray solved the problem for now. | ||
| Nov 201521000 mi | A/T Shift lever release knob is now cracked in two, yet still functioning. Dealer claims is not covered under 150K drivetrain as is a "cabin part". It really is an Actuator covered under warranty Not yet resolved. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jan 201210000 mi | The windshield had a stain on the drivers side in the middle of the viewing area | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Indiana, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201518000 miUS $50 | A grinding noise at slow turns under 5 MPH. Dealer determined that steering gear was leaking. Steering gear was replaced, cost was originally $600, majority of cost paid by extended warranty. | ||
| Jan 201622200 miUS $163 | Engine light came on, dealer diagnosed a cracked air intake valve. Dealer replaced with in stock GM part. | ||
| Sep 201738000 miUS $50 | Alternator was noisy and failing. The problem was found and diagnosed during routine oil change. I was not experiencing any problems prior to the diagnosis, other than a loud whiney engine noise. Since the repair, the engine is as quiet as the day it was new. My extended warranty covered the cost of the repair (est. $550). | ||
| Apr 201843000 miUS $400 | Rough idling at slow speeds. Dealer diagnosed that spark plugs had failed. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201323000 mi | Sway bar end links went out | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Dec 201438000 mi | Air intake hose was cracked in several places. Check engine light was on. The hose was replaced with the same stock GM part. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 201312000 mi | Stock battery had a leak and was corroding the battery mounts. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | Had odd musty smell in car after having air on and then going to just the vent. As we got used to the smell was not sure if the dealers repair people could smell it or not. Well it seems they did and reported that there was condensation not drying up arou | ||
| Jul 201747000 miUS $94 | The button on the gear sector sticks in the in (or release} position. When this happens the gear can be go from drive into reverse and park without stopping so you could bump the gear into reverse while driving down the road. Also you cannot get the key out of the ignition. I had a appointment to take the car to the dealer repair shop but decided to clean and apply WD 40 it the button. So far this seems to have done the trick | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Dec 20126000 mi | A few buzzes and rattle noises in a few spots but sensitive to temperature. Dealer could not duplicate at this time. | ||
| Nov 201311000 mi | Stabilizer links and/or bushings replaced due to rattle noise emanating from under front of car. | ||
| Apr 201413500 mi | Shift lever would buzz/rattle between 2500 and 3500 rpm's. Lever assembly replaced. Problem solved. Driver window rattles intermittently. Rubber frame trim replaced. Rattles a bit less, but problem not solved. | ||
| Aug 201416000 mi | Still have a rattle noise. Service manager said they could remove interior panels and try to pinpoint the exact cause but due to the extensive use of hard plastic, fixing one thing can cause other noise issues. Fix or not. Haven't decided. | ||
| Mar 201651000 miUS $120 | Inlet tube from air filter to throttle body was cracked causing a check engine light. | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $200 | Right rear shock was leaking. Shock replaced. | ||
| May 201769678 miUS $341 | No heat. Heater core outlet coupling was leaking. Back flushed heater core due to a restriction. | ||
| Jan 201879000 miUS $551 | Replaced Purge Solenoid and Vent Solenoid - ECM reprogrammed with updates | ||
| Aug 201889000 miUS $504 | Exhaust noise coming from under car. Flex pipe rusted and was leaking. Flex pipe replaced | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Utah, United States May 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201558000 miUS $100 | Check engine light- unable to determine cause. Been in the shop twice and light continues to come on. Cause yet unknown | ||
| Chevrolet Sonic in Hawaii, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 20121000 mi | Both brake calipers were leaking fluid, damaged the pads & rotors. | ||
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 201311000 mi | AC blowing warm air. Dealer added 1lb freon with dye. Didn't see any leaks, didn't remove dash. Bring back if problem again. | ||
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