Software Problems of Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 3 problems related to software (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Sonic based on all problems reported for the Sonic.

1 Software problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

Failure Date: 10/03/2019

While driving down a city street my doors unlocked, all of them. While still driving I pushed the button on the driver door to lock the doors and they all locked. Shut my car off at my destination, got back into car and started it, began driving and again it happened, I re locked all the doors again. Next day, started car, put into reverse and a warning flashed across my information screen about my back up camera not functioning correctly (this was not an option on my car when I bought it, there is no back up camera) since then I don't have the outdoor temp showing anymore and the radio volume, phone buttons on steering wheel do not work, just the ones on the right ride of steering wheel. This has happened just since my warranty on these items has expired. Was this done on purpose by the dealership, using software installed while getting my complementary oil change (that has now also expired)? I have not had my car in for a recall within the last year. If I remember it has only been in for one recall right after I first bought it (around January 2016) so I know it's not that. I have searched the world wide web to learn that many other people are having the same issues with no resolve and there are no recalls. I feel my doors unlocking while driving down the road is a safety issue.

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2 Software problem of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic

Failure Date: 01/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormal noise and the engine overheated. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to dyer Chevrolet (4200 us-1, fort, florida 34982, (772) 242-3116) where it was diagnosed that the engine cooling system return unit failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the radio software system failed and did not alert him when the tires were low. The contact also noticed that the front occupant detection sensor also failed to activate when the front passenger seat was occupied. The dealer stated that the vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16v257000 (equipment, electrical system). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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3 Software problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

Failure Date: 08/22/2017

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. When the vehicle was started, the contact noticed that the air bag warning sensor illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Chevrolet Buick GMC of puyallup, 800 river rd, puyallup, wa, 98371) where it was diagnosed that the failure codes (dtc c0186, c0196, c0287) appeared. The contact was informed that the sdm module needed to be checked for the latest software version and updated software possibly needed to be installed. A service bulletin from gm was located for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-3212344697. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 39,940.


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