Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 30 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Chevrolet Sonic


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Chevrolet Sonic

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

In June of 2023 I was driving my vehicle and suddenly the traction control, power steering and check engine light came on. I was able to get the vehicle safely home without the use of the power steering. Once I shut the vehicle off, it would not start again.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a fence, a helipad, andthen a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

I was driving on the highway at between 55 and 65 mph. The side I was on had a long, steady incline upward. I had set my cruise control to about 63 mph. As I was going uphill the cruise control was supplying fuel to get to and maintain my speed at 63 mph.   Read details...




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