Steering Problems of Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 51 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Chevrolet Sonic


Recently reported Steering problems of Chevrolet Sonic

The Steering problem

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.   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

2013 Sonic LS -from the start, the air conditioner doesn't work, the car was driving on freeway sways uncontrollably but seems like wind at first but there's no wind. It started jerking and hesitating, lights and radio flickering, when in motion in freeway, car started getting hot but not all the   Read details...

The Power Steering Failed problem

Major concern: my power steering failed. The dealer said the power steering column needed to be replaced ($1,300). The car has high mileage (excess of 150,000). I have had several cars with similar mileage but never had the power steering fail.   Read details...




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