Electrical System Problems of Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 215 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (180 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Chevrolet Sonic

The Electrical System problem

Multiple attempts to fix camshaft/ camshaft position sensor. Causes car to decelerate at high speeds. Shaking while at high speeds   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I bought this car used back in October 2017, I've had overheating problems, the dealership fixed twice under an extended warranty the third time I had to fix myself (they said my extended warranty expired).   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

If you are driving in the rain and you have your high beams on the doors will unlock. The wipers will turn off, the rpm's race high accelrating the car into almost a spin if you do not counter correct the steering. The engine and radio shuts off at random times as well.   Read details...

The Battery Dead problem

We have 11000 miles on the car so we've not experience many of the mechanical problems many have, but ours is none less dangerous. The radio started coming on and off by itself. You cut it off when you get out of car, the radio comes back on .   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while the vehicle was engaged in the park position the key failed to release from the ignition switch and the vehicle continued to run. Additionally, there was a abnormal clicking noise. There were no warning lights illuminated.   Read details...




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