Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 213 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (150 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission stuck in gear (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the vehicle lost power. The check engine obd reader had lost communication with the transmission. The contact merged to the side of the road. Read details...
The car got stuck in 1 gear while driving on a highway and then would not go in reverse. Took it to the garage and was told the transmission wave plate has broken. This car has only 70,598 miles on it. Has been serviced regularly. Read details...
I experienced this issue after I came home from work one night. When I placed the car in park the button would not pop out allowing me to remove the key from the ignition. It also will not lock the gear shifter into place and you can freely move between gears without using the button. Read details...
First problem started when radio remained on after key removed from ignition. Radio would turn on and off when car was off and drained newly replaced battery. Advised to remove fuse as temporary fix. Car was also losing power when highway driving (up to 70 mph). Read details...
Code u0101 is set. Unable to communicate with tcm. Troubleshooted and found tcm is bad. Removed necessary components for tcm replacement. Removed the tcm/valve body assembly and replaced. Replaced necessary gaskets and reinstalled necessary components. Read details...