Water Pump Problems of Chevrolet Sonic

I have had my vehicle in the shop multiple times since I had it. First there was a smell of coolant in the cabin. Although misdiagnosed initially, the meachanic later found that there was truly an issue with the car. But in the last year I have had to have the thermostat replaced, the housing of something was replaced a month later (I do not remember the name of the part). And a third repair was also done. All for thecoolant that continues to find a way toleak out. Now I am being told again, by the dealer, that the coolant is leaking again, this time from the water pump. I have paid a nice chunk of change to and being told I need to spend yet another $400+. I have owned many cars and never had this issue. I was also told by the dealer that many people with Sonics are having the issues with the cooling system. I asked about a recall and he told me to make a complaint. Whenever the issue arises again there is always a strong smell of coolant in the cabin of the car. Then the car stops blowing heat and air, or blows it intermittently.

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Leaking water pump.

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I've had several issues with the car. The main one being that my engine has warped and the car is junk now as I can't afford the 5400 to replace it. The coolant kept leaking and after water pump and thermostat repairs did nothing it finally broke down. The shop says the engine is so badly warped they can't even identify where the original problem may have been.

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The Sonic now runs very spotty, poor acceleration, and slow bumpy idle. Prior ball joint was replaced and the cv axil , entire engine replaced. Believe it or not, water pump replaced. These repairs, with receipts, constitute a lemon law breach. I should be entitled to a new car or compensated. Yes, the suspension issue did happen while I was driving, as well as the engine. Will upload documents soon. Oh, one last thing, very difficult removing key from ignition, been going on 4 months.

I recently purchased a 2014 chevy Sonic with 70,000 miles. Shortly after receiving the vehicle, it began dropping coolant while stationary overnight after being driven during the day. The dealer replaced the water pump. After the repair, it started to leak again. This time, the dealer's repair shop could not find the source of a leak, despite my showing evidence of a leak (photos and collected coolant). Several internet postings from different sources indicated possible problems caused by dexcool coolant specified by general motors. My own mechanic recommended replacing this coolant because of problems with the cooling system.

The water pump was leaking.

Coolant leak from water pump, applicable hoses and surge tank. Replaced water pump, surge tank and hose in 2016. Need to replace water pump, hoses and surge tank again in 2018. There is also an engine oil leak yet to be identified. 1. 8 l engine.

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The same issues with the coolant leak in the water pump for the 1. 4l engine is happening to my 1. 8l Chevrolet Sonic.

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The dealer (van Chevrolet, 8585 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az 85260, 1-480-696-5884) performed several diagnostic tests that included the water pump, a gasket boot in the engine, and the battery lines. The contact also stated that the headlamp assembly wiring kept burning out, but the dealer had not provided a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. While operating the vehicle, a burning odor was present. Upon inspection, it was discovered that fluid/water was leaking from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to 5 star Chevrolet (495 watson blvd, warner robin, GA) where it was diagnosed that the water pump was faulty. The contact indicated that the water pump was previously replaced, but the failure recurred one year later. There were no warning indicators illuminated when the engine overheated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Vehicle is loosing coolant and a small puddle of coolant developed under the passenger side of vehicle. Coolant temperature light came on indicating overheating while taking vehicle in for service. Dealer determined that a faulty seal was causing the water pump to leak coolant.