Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet Sonic - part 2

The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving approximately 35 mph she noticed smoke being emitted from under the hood. The contact stated his spouse saw no warning light being illuminated. The spouse pulled off to the side of the road and exited the vehicle safely when a fire began to burn from under the hood. The fire department were called and extinguished the flames with water. The police were also on scene and wrote an incident report. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The contact was advised by his insurance provider that the vehicle would be listed as a total loss. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

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Steering colom locks up, 4 different times. Engine shuts off. No power to turn vehicle. Vehicle at paradise Chevrolet since 3\18\24. Only steering colom, - service power steering ASAP.

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The car keep getting hot due to liquid missing but I always fill the car up to 2014 it was a recall to all the chef Sonics but not the 2015 but is still the same issue.

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While driving, the locks on the car will unlock then relock quickly, the dash will go black and the motor will rev like I am trying to go in the park position. This has happened several time in town where I live. Update from Aug 11, 2022the first time it happened I took it to the dealership and of course there were no codes and they couldn't find anything wrong. - sandra a. , emporia, us.

Boniface hiers Chevrolet dealer in melbourne florida said they did a full inspection before selling this vehicle. 2 days later after purchase the radiator fan stop working even tho they put a new one, missing thermostat, code 3rd gear malfunction.

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After original p0011 engine code dealer bought from replaced vvt actuators, oil control solenoid, vcg, timing belt, water pump, antifreeze, idler and tensioner on 10/27 -11/21. Vehicle ran for one week and all thru Dec 2021 intermittently kept running rough and stalling and throwing p0011 code camsgaft position sensor intake and p0301 cylinder 1 misfire. Smelled burning oil too. Replaced all separate throughout month -camshaft position sensor intake, changed oil, spark plugs and now the ignition coil. Each time ran one day and code p0011 kept coming back. Running rough, poor gas mileage and stalls. Have extended warranty going back to dealer bought from.

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Car has no temperature gauge. Car had oil change. Then went to put gas. When I started in the highway. The temperature sensor turned on. This was terrifying as it was night time and I was on a highway on my way to visit family. The car could of caught on fire. Pulled over called a tow truck. Water pump was replaced and cylinder heads and gaskets. This was done through the warranty company. Car was returned to me on 14 December 2021 and was in a repair shop the following day because of the check engine light was on. Car now needs new motor as coolant was going inside the motor. Sensors had never gone off before that day. Currently car is in the chevy dealer for over a month trying to figure out who will pay for the repairs as I also had an extended warranty. Car had 57000 miles when it failed. Chevy repairs will be of about $7000.

Vehicle keeps throwing p0011 codes with engine running rough and stalling when moving from stopped or slowing down.

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving at 35 mph, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the rear wheels of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that she heard clicking sounds while making turns. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to her residence and parked the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

My airbag on the passenger side goes on and off all the time, dealership wouldnt fix it couldnt find why it was doing that. Now while driving it just shuts off with out a warning ,scard to take it to dealership cant afford to keep putting money into it. I have had problems since the car was bought from the dealership. Now do not know how to be able to sell if it is doing this.

The heat doesnt work. Keeps blowing out cool air. This past summer the ac wouldn't work. When I took it to the dealership they said it was an electrical issue but they fixed it. I believe the two issues are related.

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This is a 1. 4 turbo engine. It has a noise due to the front crank seal with a vacuum leak as per a gm service bulletin p11297b. I "think" this has already been on a recall for the same engine in the cruze model. If so why is the Sonic model included? this is an expensive repair for a retired person. Also this car doesn't have 34,000 miles on it yet.

My engine light is on , so I had it ran for a test which p2076 has came up as 1 of the codes. Prior to finding this out my car has cut off on me 3 times just being stropped at a red light. Last time was on thanksgiving 2020, I was sitting at a red light when my car suddenly turned off. I had to put it back in park and shut it off, but it did cut back on. The other 2 times that my car suddenly cut off on me, the engine light was not visible at the time which is very scary if a car is cutting off.

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact purchased a new battery however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the starter was replaced. Despite the repair, the failure persisted. The vehicle remained in the possession of the mechanic. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that operating the vehicle, the front driver side seat would erroneously slide forward causing the driver's knees to make contact with the dash panel. In addition, while driving at various speeds the vehicle had suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the electronic control unit hardware was faulty. Also, the emergency brake cable was hanging low to the ground under the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 28,000.

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Lights come on after driving about 12 miles, the engine looses power bad , when you let up on gas foot it takes very long to get it going slow to build up power. Regular roadway, no hills . Lights go out when parked a while then come back on after 12 miles.

The fuel system is running weak, for a car with only 30000 miles, one owner and full maintenance, the engine light came and go all the time and everything was checking.

I purchased my vehicle 3 years ago preowned from the dealer and within these 3 years I have already had a catalytic converter recall, the issue recently is my ac system in my car is out and as a did research on the specific year there's people who have already replaced the ac system up to 5 times for 2013 Sonics. This is a manufacturing issue that needs to be fixed on Chevrolet's behalf.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while at stops the vehicle would suddenly start shaking and gave the indication that it would shut off. Sometimes the vehicle did actually shut off and the contact had to restart and press hard on the gas pedal . The issue would reoccur several times during a single trip. The dealer bob grimm Chevrolet 2271 s main st, morton, IL 61550 (309) 263-2241 set up an appointment to perform a diagnostic and driving test so the vehicle had not yet been repaired . The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 99,000. Tf.

I was hit head on and the air bag did not deploy it could have been way worse than it was but it should have deployed and my engine is junk. Having issues with it and its less than 70000 miles.

Vehicle shakes and vibrates when first turned on, and driving. Has alot of vibration.

Car has gone through 4 valve covers in 5 moths. Its a known problem and gm has and will not extend warranty.

Car hesitated to start after getting gas. When it does finally start it sputters and have to rev motor some to make it stop. Idles high. After get started and start to drive it it's ok, but when stopped at a light it idles higher. I have had the purge valve replaced, but it's still doing it.

My car starting killing on me I had to leave it and get a ride home a couple off times the last time I had it towed to a dealership were they found out the car was sold to me with a lock out device on it the car has been in the shop since 1-29 I got fired because of no transportion.

I was driving to work and was coming up to an intersection I had to turn at. I pushed the break pedal, but it was really stiff and didn't do much. My car slid across the road into a wooden electric pole because it would not stop. My car is totaled and now I have to figure out some way to get a different vehicle.

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, there was white smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that once the vehicle was to the side of the road, the contact noticed that there was antifreeze all over the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear water outlet needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, failure recurred twice. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was invalid.

Upon accelerating my Sonic has lack of power and gears don't engage or they are delayed which causes me to be very unsafe from oncoming traffic when my car decides to engage I can then continue driving. I also have a issue with the car electrical system refusing to chime when keys are left in ignition as a warning sometimes I put my high beams on and all the locks lock and my car does the refusal to engage in gear thing again and my lights flicker my whole computer system went dead and no one can figure out why I only bought the car 6 months ago for 12,000 so I could have reliability and I shouldn't have to deal with this or anything for quite so time my old car is safer than this new one.

Gear/transmission failure while driving in steady traffic. . . Car suddenly went to 5-6000rpms without pressure on the gas and then down quickly to 1000rpms before I was able to stop and pull over. Afterwards, I couldn't get the car to move above 1000rpms and reverse gear went into failure. The tow truck couldn't move it without placing it into manual mode. It's been in the garage for a week with all diagnostics showing failure within the transmission. At this point, I either need to replace the transmission or buy a new car. I only had approximately 55,000 miles on the car in 7 years.

Came to a stop at a controlled signal light and my car died and refused to start. I had to get help to push my car out of the traffic. After several tries and 30 minutes later the car started. At least 40 other people have reported this same issue to car complaints. Com and lemon laws. Com.

Vehicle began having trouble with acceleration and jerking when stopped in July 2019. Took vehicle to a shop where it was suggested I replace the battery and the oxygen sensors. Both were replaced. Vehicle still continues to jerk and not properly accelerate. Vehicle drives smooth so long as their is a full tank of gas and its going a steady at least 40 mph. When the gas gets below half tank, the vehicle will continue with the jerking and accelerating issue. Vehicle also has to be restarted numerous times after gas is put in.

Antifreeze overflow has a leak and is bubbling over the engine light on even after taking it to chevy dealer. Car stuttered and had bad smell air does not get cool we had to pull over and the second time this happened the car would not start.

Takata recall - the engine has been misfiring this has also happen to someone else I know who has had the same vehicle. This is very unsafe and they don't have it as a recall yet but all of the dealership are aware of it. The vehicle jerks when your driving or when its parked. This is not the alternator or anything else I had that replaced and nothing was wrong with it and the same issue is still occurring. It a bad part they put in the engine and it neeeds to be recalled. It is unfair and not safe for customers with this issue. The vehicle jerks and when is does it it feels like it hesitates to drive while in drive mode. This has been happening for a couple of months it has just gotten worse and I am truly scared.

Light come on check engine and the road slipping sign.

The car has under 100k miles and seems to be having transmission problems. Everything has been well maintaintanced. I recently purchased the car being the second owner. The car has issues getting up to speed causing people to tailgate me or speed up and go around me. You can also feel/hear the transmission going through the gears. The takeoff is absolutely terrible. You can tell the engine is working hard. The rpms don't go above the danger zone but they do rise when switching through the gears. It's very likely to cause a accident especially on the interstate. The car cannot get out of it's own way.

Air bags on &off (driving) thermostat not working causing engine light on.