Table 1 shows one common steering related problems of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems |
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the driver's side door was stuck, and extra force was needed to open the door. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the power locks functioned as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel would unlock from the normal position and almost fell into the driver’s lap. The contact stated that failure of the steering wheel was frequent and occurred while driving at various speeds. The failure with the door was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was purchased. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
The vehicle was purchased new with less than 50 miles on it. The vehicle sways and drifts at highway speeds. It moves left and right in the lane. I don't feel safe in the vehicle. I don't feel I am in control of the vehicle. I notice this at speeds of about 45 mph and above. I had it into the Chevrolet dealership and they reprogrammed the control module of the electric steering but the problem still persists. Gm has given me no satisfaction and no help with this matter. I don't want to drive this vehicle at highway speeds again until this is fixed.