Seven problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic based on all problems reported for the 2013 Sonic.
Car shakes very bad when driving and approaching a stop.
Faulty computer/recalls I purchased the used vehicle 2 years ago and a month after the check engine light came on. I have brought this back to the dealer multiple times to fix, but it keeps happening. It is not an issue with my engine, but rather the computer. Because of the faulty computer issue, it has caused other issues in my car, including faulty reading and my inability to know if something dangerous actually was occurring in my vehicle. I am very frustrated, because this keeps happening and each year I have to deal with this issue to get my car inspected.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the contact's wet shoe started slipping off the accelerator and brake pedal. The contact mentioned that the problem was due to the pedal being made out of metal instead of rubber. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the was nothing wrong with the vehicle and they were not able to alter the design. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 23,000. Pm.
Intermittently, applying the brakes hard is unresponsive - like pressing on a board. I nearly struck 2 kids on bikes the other day. Scary. The dealer stated, "technician test drove vehicle and verified customer's concern. Inspected brake system, found check valve for brake booster stuck open and brake booster vacuum pump seized. " I contend that this is not a wear and tear type of issue, but rather a manufacturer's defect. In researching this matter, I found message boards and forums that describe the same issue. . Read more...
The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the engine revved continuously. The following day, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to her head and neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the rear failed twice. The dealer diagnosed that the rear brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,889. The VIN was not available.
My brakes trimble, when stopping. . I had them check out. 07/24. 2013. . . . The mechanic stated: the brakes are new. It might be rotors. What is the problem? is there a recall? if not there should be!!.