Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 243 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (138 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's check engine light on (21 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Multiple attempts to fix camshaft/ camshaft position sensor. Causes car to decelerate at high speeds. Shaking while at high speeds Read details...
Tl- the contact's daughter owned a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at 25 mph, a fellow motorist had honked at her as she noticed flames forming from underneath the radio inside her vehicle. Read details...
I have had my vehicle in the shop multiple times since I had it. First there was a smell of coolant in the cabin. Although misdiagnosed initially, the meachanic later found that there was truly an issue with the car. Read details...
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. Read details...
1st at 20k miles (2019) my car wouldn�t start, stuck late night. Called aaa, battery had dead cell so I purchased one for $200. Months later found out it was covered under the warranty. I started smelling coolant (2019). Dealer said it was the water pump. It was covered under warranty. Read details...