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Active Recalls (7)

14V417000 Jul 2, 2014 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012,...

14V315000 Jun 12, 2014 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cyl...

14V300000 Jun 6, 2014 AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2...

13V023000 Jan 24, 2013 AIR BAGS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may...

12V522000 Oct 31, 2012 AIR BAGS

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the...

12V408000 Aug 20, 2012 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle...

11V599000 Dec 28, 2011 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER ...

Complaints

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Jul 7, 2025 Electrical System

Reviving the p2138 code for throttle/accelerator sensor. Still getting code after replacing 3 accelerator peddles. Possible manufacture issue with wiring that water gets into connectors shorting out that system

Jul 7, 2025 Electrical System

Reviving the p2138 code for throttle/accelerator sensor. Still getting code after replacing 3 accelerator peddles. Possible manufacture issue with wiring that water gets into connectors shorting out that system

May 3, 2025 Engine

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May 3, 2025 Vehicle Speed Control

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May 3, 2025 Unknown Or Other

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May 3, 2025 Engine

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May 3, 2025 Unknown Or Other

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Apr 24, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 159,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the brakes, ABS, traction control, and braking system warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the ve...

Apr 24, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 159,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, the brakes, ABS, traction control, and braking system warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the ve...

Apr 14, 2025 Power Train 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine OBD reader had lost communication with the transmission. The contact merged to the side of the road. The contact then went to auto parts store and attempted to change the speed ...

Apr 14, 2025 Power Train 86,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine OBD reader had lost communication with the transmission. The contact merged to the side of the road. The contact then went to auto parts store and attempted to change the speed ...

Nov 7, 2024 Engine

I purchased this car 2 years ago and it has caused me absolutely nothing but trouble. We have replaced the fan 4 times (twice due to the resistor thats part of the fan failed), headgasket job, intercooler punctures (once inward, once outward), failed valve cover, intake maniford, turbo seals twice, ...

Nov 7, 2024 Engine

I purchased this car 2 years ago and it has caused me absolutely nothing but trouble. We have replaced the fan 4 times (twice due to the resistor thats part of the fan failed), headgasket job, intercooler punctures (once inward, once outward), failed valve cover, intake maniford, turbo seals twice, ...

Jul 30, 2024 Suspension 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while a friend was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly veered to the right and struck the curb. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension had failed. The vehicle was later towed to a...

Jul 30, 2024 Suspension 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while a friend was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly veered to the right and struck the curb. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension had failed. The vehicle was later towed to a...

Mar 5, 2024 Power Train

While driving on the highway late at night, at approximately 60 mph my 2012 Sonic began to lose power and slowed to a dangerously low speed when there was nowhere for me to pull over! I literally had to coast to a spot that I could barely squeeze off the road! Then would not shift into any workable ...

Mar 5, 2024 Power Train

While driving on the highway late at night, at approximately 60 mph my 2012 Sonic began to lose power and slowed to a dangerously low speed when there was nowhere for me to pull over! I literally had to coast to a spot that I could barely squeeze off the road! Then would not shift into any workable ...

Jan 20, 2024 Engine

Water pump is leaking in front of motor

Jan 20, 2024 Engine

Water pump is leaking in front of motor

Jan 14, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this vehicle, both of which then cause other parts to fail, as the parts are so poorly made and heat sensitive. We have replaced the turbocharger (twice), intake manifold + valve cover (twice), catalytic co...

Jan 14, 2024 Electrical System

We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this vehicle, both of which then cause other parts to fail, as the parts are so poorly made and heat sensitive. We have replaced the turbocharger (twice), intake manifold + valve cover (twice), catalytic co...

Jan 14, 2024 Engine

We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this vehicle, both of which then cause other parts to fail, as the parts are so poorly made and heat sensitive. We have replaced the turbocharger (twice), intake manifold + valve cover (twice), catalytic co...

Jan 14, 2024 Fuel/propulsion System

We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this vehicle, both of which then cause other parts to fail, as the parts are so poorly made and heat sensitive. We have replaced the turbocharger (twice), intake manifold + valve cover (twice), catalytic co...

Jan 14, 2024 Electrical System

We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this vehicle, both of which then cause other parts to fail, as the parts are so poorly made and heat sensitive. We have replaced the turbocharger (twice), intake manifold + valve cover (twice), catalytic co...

Jan 14, 2024 Engine

We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this vehicle, both of which then cause other parts to fail, as the parts are so poorly made and heat sensitive. We have replaced the turbocharger (twice), intake manifold + valve cover (twice), catalytic co...

Aug 15, 2023 Electrical System

Purchased 2012 Chevy Sonic for my son so that he can drive around as he is a student driver. Purchased on July 27th and pickup on the 29th on 30th Morning driving the car on the highway the car stopped while in drive mode and luckily no accident. reached out to the dealer i towed the car to deal...

Aug 15, 2023 Electrical System

Purchased 2012 Chevy Sonic for my son so that he can drive around as he is a student driver. Purchased on July 27th and pickup on the 29th on 30th Morning driving the car on the highway the car stopped while in drive mode and luckily no accident. reached out to the dealer i towed the car to deal...

Jun 12, 2023 Engine 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer w...

Jun 12, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer w...

Jun 12, 2023 Engine 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer w...

Jun 12, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control 114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the check engine and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer w...

May 7, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I was driving my 2012 chevrolet sonic on April 26 and was rear ended my seatbelt did not engage and I was injured. I was rushed to the hospital for a concussion and on may 4th I got dizzy from my concussion from the accident suffered on April 26 and lost control of my vehicle and struck a concrete b...

May 7, 2023 Seat Belts Crash

I was driving my 2012 chevrolet sonic on April 26 and was rear ended my seatbelt did not engage and I was injured. I was rushed to the hospital for a concussion and on may 4th I got dizzy from my concussion from the accident suffered on April 26 and lost control of my vehicle and struck a concrete b...

May 7, 2023 Air Bags Crash

I was driving my 2012 chevrolet sonic on April 26 and was rear ended my seatbelt did not engage and I was injured. I was rushed to the hospital for a concussion and on may 4th I got dizzy from my concussion from the accident suffered on April 26 and lost control of my vehicle and struck a concrete b...

May 7, 2023 Seat Belts Crash

I was driving my 2012 chevrolet sonic on April 26 and was rear ended my seatbelt did not engage and I was injured. I was rushed to the hospital for a concussion and on may 4th I got dizzy from my concussion from the accident suffered on April 26 and lost control of my vehicle and struck a concrete b...

Apr 17, 2023 Engine

On 4/1/2023 my engine light went on. I had my nephews look at it. see pictures below for engine read and how oil mixed with antifreeze. Also note service paperwork. Gaskets were not up to quality to keep the oil sealed in its compartment. Manager called and tried to take care of issue because he onl...

Apr 17, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On 4/1/2023 my engine light went on. I had my nephews look at it. see pictures below for engine read and how oil mixed with antifreeze. Also note service paperwork. Gaskets were not up to quality to keep the oil sealed in its compartment. Manager called and tried to take care of issue because he onl...

Apr 17, 2023 Engine

On 4/1/2023 my engine light went on. I had my nephews look at it. see pictures below for engine read and how oil mixed with antifreeze. Also note service paperwork. Gaskets were not up to quality to keep the oil sealed in its compartment. Manager called and tried to take care of issue because he onl...

Apr 17, 2023 Unknown Or Other

On 4/1/2023 my engine light went on. I had my nephews look at it. see pictures below for engine read and how oil mixed with antifreeze. Also note service paperwork. Gaskets were not up to quality to keep the oil sealed in its compartment. Manager called and tried to take care of issue because he onl...

Mar 8, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine oil change services, there was an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, smoke was coming from underneath the hood ...

Mar 8, 2023 Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine oil change services, there was an abnormal oil odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, smoke was coming from underneath the hood ...

Jan 24, 2023 Power Train

01.24.2023 Purchased Chevy Sonic 2012 three weeks ago (12.27.22) w odometer at 33,688 and manuf. date of 03/2012. It has multiple recalls, inc transmission, that GM has reported resolved. I have had to schedule a transmission rebuild for $3,200.00 in February. After pressing on gas pedal, the vehicl...

Jan 24, 2023 Power Train

01.24.2023 Purchased Chevy Sonic 2012 three weeks ago (12.27.22) w odometer at 33,688 and manuf. date of 03/2012. It has multiple recalls, inc transmission, that GM has reported resolved. I have had to schedule a transmission rebuild for $3,200.00 in February. After pressing on gas pedal, the vehicl...

Jan 5, 2023 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. YES, IT WAS CONFIRMED BY A DEALER. IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE CHEVY DEALER. NO, THERE WERE NOT ANY WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.

Jan 5, 2023 Power Train

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. IT FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. YES, IT WAS CONFIRMED BY A DEALER. IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY THE CHEVY DEALER. NO, THERE WERE NOT ANY WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE.

Sep 28, 2022 Power Train 87,410 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while coming off the freeway at approximately 30-35 MPH, the vehicle began jerking. The engine revved up as if it intended to accelerate however, the vehicle would then jerk. The contact was able to coast to the destination driving app...

Sep 28, 2022 Power Train 87,410 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while coming off the freeway at approximately 30-35 MPH, the vehicle began jerking. The engine revved up as if it intended to accelerate however, the vehicle would then jerk. The contact was able to coast to the destination driving app...

Sep 19, 2022 Power Train

My vehicle will not shift out of 1st or 2nd gear. This appears to be part of a recall I just found out about, however my vin # states its not part of the recall.

Sep 19, 2022 Power Train

My vehicle will not shift out of 1st or 2nd gear. This appears to be part of a recall I just found out about, however my vin # states its not part of the recall.

Sep 17, 2022 Engine

A few months after this car was purchased, we received the notice regarding recall 14234 for our 2012 Chevy Sonic. However, when we brought it to the dealership, they stated that our vehicle didn't fall under the recall. I told them we were experiencing shaking while shifting and it seemed like the ...

Sep 17, 2022 Power Train

A few months after this car was purchased, we received the notice regarding recall 14234 for our 2012 Chevy Sonic. However, when we brought it to the dealership, they stated that our vehicle didn't fall under the recall. I told them we were experiencing shaking while shifting and it seemed like the ...

Sep 17, 2022 Engine

A few months after this car was purchased, we received the notice regarding recall 14234 for our 2012 Chevy Sonic. However, when we brought it to the dealership, they stated that our vehicle didn't fall under the recall. I told them we were experiencing shaking while shifting and it seemed like the ...

Sep 17, 2022 Power Train

A few months after this car was purchased, we received the notice regarding recall 14234 for our 2012 Chevy Sonic. However, when we brought it to the dealership, they stated that our vehicle didn't fall under the recall. I told them we were experiencing shaking while shifting and it seemed like the ...

Aug 7, 2022 Air Bags Crash

I was experiencing issues with the transmission on my vehicle. I lost control and when it stop abruptly in a ditch after hitting a fallen limb of a tree the airbags did not deploy. Since this incident I have extreme pain in neck, dizziness, and weakness in both my arms. My vehicle is not listed as p...

Aug 7, 2022 Power Train Crash

I was experiencing issues with the transmission on my vehicle. I lost control and when it stop abruptly in a ditch after hitting a fallen limb of a tree the airbags did not deploy. Since this incident I have extreme pain in neck, dizziness, and weakness in both my arms. My vehicle is not listed as p...

Aug 7, 2022 Air Bags Crash

I was experiencing issues with the transmission on my vehicle. I lost control and when it stop abruptly in a ditch after hitting a fallen limb of a tree the airbags did not deploy. Since this incident I have extreme pain in neck, dizziness, and weakness in both my arms. My vehicle is not listed as p...

Aug 7, 2022 Power Train Crash

I was experiencing issues with the transmission on my vehicle. I lost control and when it stop abruptly in a ditch after hitting a fallen limb of a tree the airbags did not deploy. Since this incident I have extreme pain in neck, dizziness, and weakness in both my arms. My vehicle is not listed as p...

May 24, 2022 Power Train

The gear shift in the car started sticking about 3 years ago but it would still shift so I wasn't too concerned. Since then it's gotten gradually worse until tonight where it took me 5 minutes to put it into park. I couldn't released the key or get it out of reverse and it was terrifying. Mine and ...

May 24, 2022 Power Train

The gear shift in the car started sticking about 3 years ago but it would still shift so I wasn't too concerned. Since then it's gotten gradually worse until tonight where it took me 5 minutes to put it into park. I couldn't released the key or get it out of reverse and it was terrifying. Mine and ...

Apr 26, 2022 Power Train

I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic giving a P2138 error code. I have replaced the Throttle Position Sensor and the Accelerator Pedal Sensor and the problem is not going away. I have spent over $700 on this repair and they cannot fix it. It is a known problem with this vehicle but GM is there is no recall for...

Apr 26, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic giving a P2138 error code. I have replaced the Throttle Position Sensor and the Accelerator Pedal Sensor and the problem is not going away. I have spent over $700 on this repair and they cannot fix it. It is a known problem with this vehicle but GM is there is no recall for...

Apr 26, 2022 Power Train

I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic giving a P2138 error code. I have replaced the Throttle Position Sensor and the Accelerator Pedal Sensor and the problem is not going away. I have spent over $700 on this repair and they cannot fix it. It is a known problem with this vehicle but GM is there is no recall for...

Apr 26, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic giving a P2138 error code. I have replaced the Throttle Position Sensor and the Accelerator Pedal Sensor and the problem is not going away. I have spent over $700 on this repair and they cannot fix it. It is a known problem with this vehicle but GM is there is no recall for...

Jan 26, 2022 Engine

Vehicle keeps throwing P0011 codes with engine running rough and stalling when moving from stopped or slowing down

Jan 26, 2022 Electrical System

Vehicle keeps throwing P0011 codes with engine running rough and stalling when moving from stopped or slowing down

Jan 26, 2022 Engine

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 Cam...

Jan 26, 2022 Electrical System

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 Cam...

Jan 26, 2022 Engine

Vehicle keeps throwing P0011 codes with engine running rough and stalling when moving from stopped or slowing down

Jan 26, 2022 Electrical System

Vehicle keeps throwing P0011 codes with engine running rough and stalling when moving from stopped or slowing down

Jan 26, 2022 Engine

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 Cam...

Jan 26, 2022 Electrical System

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 Cam...

Dec 2, 2021 Power Train 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure nearly caused a collision. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V315000 (Power Train) however, the VIN...

Dec 2, 2021 Power Train 60,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 - 60 MPH, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate. The failure nearly caused a collision. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V315000 (Power Train) however, the VIN...

Nov 9, 2021 Power Train

Driving 2012 Chevrolet Sonic approximately 50mph, car down shifted on its own to 20mph nearly getting rear ended. Tried driving in auto transmission and manual mode, transmission stuck in 3rd gear. Had to drive 11 miles on busy road at 20mph, speed limit is 50mph. Car is at dealer, has turbine shaft...

Nov 9, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

Driving 2012 Chevrolet Sonic approximately 50mph, car down shifted on its own to 20mph nearly getting rear ended. Tried driving in auto transmission and manual mode, transmission stuck in 3rd gear. Had to drive 11 miles on busy road at 20mph, speed limit is 50mph. Car is at dealer, has turbine shaft...

Nov 9, 2021 Power Train

Driving 2012 Chevrolet Sonic approximately 50mph, car down shifted on its own to 20mph nearly getting rear ended. Tried driving in auto transmission and manual mode, transmission stuck in 3rd gear. Had to drive 11 miles on busy road at 20mph, speed limit is 50mph. Car is at dealer, has turbine shaft...

Nov 9, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control

Driving 2012 Chevrolet Sonic approximately 50mph, car down shifted on its own to 20mph nearly getting rear ended. Tried driving in auto transmission and manual mode, transmission stuck in 3rd gear. Had to drive 11 miles on busy road at 20mph, speed limit is 50mph. Car is at dealer, has turbine shaft...

Jul 27, 2021 Unknown Or Other

On Sunday, my transmission had a Complete Failure; according to the dealership, on Monday afternoon, we had the vehicle towed to Pinkerton in Salem 925 N Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153 540-562-1337. The vehicle has only had 48,900. They said that there was a flaw possible in the transmission but have...

Jul 27, 2021 Unknown Or Other

On Sunday, my transmission had a Complete Failure; according to the dealership, on Monday afternoon, we had the vehicle towed to Pinkerton in Salem 925 N Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153 540-562-1337. The vehicle has only had 48,900. They said that there was a flaw possible in the transmission but have...

Jul 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Shift Lever (Gear Shifter) started getting stuck in park when I attempted to put it in drive. My vehicle key would also get stuck in the ignition. These two problems put my personal safety at risk because in not being able to shift from park to drive and (or) take my key out of the ignition, I would...

Jul 14, 2021 Unknown Or Other

Shift Lever (Gear Shifter) started getting stuck in park when I attempted to put it in drive. My vehicle key would also get stuck in the ignition. These two problems put my personal safety at risk because in not being able to shift from park to drive and (or) take my key out of the ignition, I would...

May 11, 2021 Power Train 90,000 mi

DURING STOP-AND-GO CITY TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL STRUGGLE TO CHANGE GEARS, AND HAS (BETWEEN 5-10 TIMES) "STOPPED RESPONDING," MEANING THAT THE CAR IS UNRESPONSIVE TO PRESSING THE BRAKE OR GAS, ALTHOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUES TO RUN. THE ONLY SOLUTION WE HAVE FOUND TO THIS IS PUTTING THE CAR IN...

May 11, 2021 Power Train 90,000 mi

DURING STOP-AND-GO CITY TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL STRUGGLE TO CHANGE GEARS, AND HAS (BETWEEN 5-10 TIMES) "STOPPED RESPONDING," MEANING THAT THE CAR IS UNRESPONSIVE TO PRESSING THE BRAKE OR GAS, ALTHOUGH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTINUES TO RUN. THE ONLY SOLUTION WE HAVE FOUND TO THIS IS PUTTING THE CAR IN...

Apr 12, 2021 Power Train 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT VAN BUICK GMC (8585 E. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260) FOR A SERPENTINE AND TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH, THE...

Apr 12, 2021 Power Train 127,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT VAN BUICK GMC (8585 E. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260) FOR A SERPENTINE AND TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 55-60 MPH, THE...

Jan 4, 2021 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AS THE D ON THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, HIS DAUGHTER IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER A...

Jan 4, 2021 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR AS THE D ON THE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR BEGAN TO FLASH ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. DUE TO THE FAILURE, HIS DAUGHTER IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER A...

Nov 24, 2020 Electrical System

TL* 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,...

Nov 24, 2020 Engine

TL* 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,...

Nov 24, 2020 Electrical System

TL* 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,...

Nov 24, 2020 Engine

TL* 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,...

Nov 7, 2020 Electrical System 540,000 mi

FIRST PROBLEM STARTED WHEN RADIO REMAINED ON AFTER KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WHEN CAR WAS OFF AND DRAINED NEWLY REPLACED BATTERY. ADVISED TO REMOVE FUSE AS TEMPORARY FIX. CAR WAS ALSO LOSING POWER WHEN HIGHWAY DRIVING (UP TO 70 MPH). I DON'T SPEED, BUT CAR STRUGGLED TO...

Nov 7, 2020 Power Train 540,000 mi

FIRST PROBLEM STARTED WHEN RADIO REMAINED ON AFTER KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WHEN CAR WAS OFF AND DRAINED NEWLY REPLACED BATTERY. ADVISED TO REMOVE FUSE AS TEMPORARY FIX. CAR WAS ALSO LOSING POWER WHEN HIGHWAY DRIVING (UP TO 70 MPH). I DON'T SPEED, BUT CAR STRUGGLED TO...

Nov 7, 2020 Electrical System 540,000 mi

FIRST PROBLEM STARTED WHEN RADIO REMAINED ON AFTER KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WHEN CAR WAS OFF AND DRAINED NEWLY REPLACED BATTERY. ADVISED TO REMOVE FUSE AS TEMPORARY FIX. CAR WAS ALSO LOSING POWER WHEN HIGHWAY DRIVING (UP TO 70 MPH). I DON'T SPEED, BUT CAR STRUGGLED TO...

Nov 7, 2020 Power Train 540,000 mi

FIRST PROBLEM STARTED WHEN RADIO REMAINED ON AFTER KEY REMOVED FROM IGNITION. RADIO WOULD TURN ON AND OFF WHEN CAR WAS OFF AND DRAINED NEWLY REPLACED BATTERY. ADVISED TO REMOVE FUSE AS TEMPORARY FIX. CAR WAS ALSO LOSING POWER WHEN HIGHWAY DRIVING (UP TO 70 MPH). I DON'T SPEED, BUT CAR STRUGGLED TO...

Oct 12, 2020 Power Train 81,300 mi

I OWNED MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT FOR EXACTLY 8 YEARS, WITH ONLY 81.3K MILES ON IT. AFTER ABOUT 2016, IRONICALLY, WHEN IT WAS PAID OFF, IT STARTED TO 'NICKEL & DIME' ME; WITH EVERYTHING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES, TO BATTERY REPLACEMENT SEVERAL TIMES, IT SEEMED I WAS CONSTANTLY TAKING IT TO THE SHOP. I WA...

Oct 12, 2020 Power Train 81,300 mi

I OWNED MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT FOR EXACTLY 8 YEARS, WITH ONLY 81.3K MILES ON IT. AFTER ABOUT 2016, IRONICALLY, WHEN IT WAS PAID OFF, IT STARTED TO 'NICKEL & DIME' ME; WITH EVERYTHING FROM ELECTRICAL ISSUES, TO BATTERY REPLACEMENT SEVERAL TIMES, IT SEEMED I WAS CONSTANTLY TAKING IT TO THE SHOP. I WA...

Sep 15, 2020 Air Bags Crash 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT INTO A PLAZA PARKING LOT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT MINE VERY HARD AS THEY WERE GOING REALLY FAST. THEY HIT THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY DAMAGING THE GRILL, FRONT BUMPER AND ALL OF THE SUPPORTS FOR THEM. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR TOOK A HARD IMPACT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE,...

Sep 15, 2020 Air Bags Crash 96,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT INTO A PLAZA PARKING LOT WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT MINE VERY HARD AS THEY WERE GOING REALLY FAST. THEY HIT THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY DAMAGING THE GRILL, FRONT BUMPER AND ALL OF THE SUPPORTS FOR THEM. EVEN THOUGH MY CAR TOOK A HARD IMPACT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE,...

Sep 11, 2020 Power Train 129,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND NOW IT WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE AND WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST. ENGINE REVS BUT CAR DOESN'T MOVE

Sep 11, 2020 Power Train 129,000 mi

TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND NOW IT WILL NOT GO IN REVERSE AND WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 1ST. ENGINE REVS BUT CAR DOESN'T MOVE

Aug 20, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 680,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CAR FROM ROYAL KIA ON MAY 29TH A WEEK LATER I FELT A POOL ON THE GAS PEDAL TOOK IT IN TO ROYAL KIA AND HE SAID IT WAS JUST A SHIFTING GEARS SECOND WEEK ALMOST DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT WAS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 4:00 IN THE AFTERNOON IT KIND OF FELT LIKE IF IT WAS OVERHEATED AND EVERY TIME...

Aug 20, 2020 Power Train 680,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CAR FROM ROYAL KIA ON MAY 29TH A WEEK LATER I FELT A POOL ON THE GAS PEDAL TOOK IT IN TO ROYAL KIA AND HE SAID IT WAS JUST A SHIFTING GEARS SECOND WEEK ALMOST DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT WAS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 4:00 IN THE AFTERNOON IT KIND OF FELT LIKE IF IT WAS OVERHEATED AND EVERY TIME...

Aug 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 680,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CAR FROM ROYAL KIA ON MAY 29TH A WEEK LATER I FELT A POOL ON THE GAS PEDAL TOOK IT IN TO ROYAL KIA AND HE SAID IT WAS JUST A SHIFTING GEARS SECOND WEEK ALMOST DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT WAS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 4:00 IN THE AFTERNOON IT KIND OF FELT LIKE IF IT WAS OVERHEATED AND EVERY TIME...

Aug 20, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 680,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CAR FROM ROYAL KIA ON MAY 29TH A WEEK LATER I FELT A POOL ON THE GAS PEDAL TOOK IT IN TO ROYAL KIA AND HE SAID IT WAS JUST A SHIFTING GEARS SECOND WEEK ALMOST DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT WAS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 4:00 IN THE AFTERNOON IT KIND OF FELT LIKE IF IT WAS OVERHEATED AND EVERY TIME...

Aug 20, 2020 Power Train 680,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CAR FROM ROYAL KIA ON MAY 29TH A WEEK LATER I FELT A POOL ON THE GAS PEDAL TOOK IT IN TO ROYAL KIA AND HE SAID IT WAS JUST A SHIFTING GEARS SECOND WEEK ALMOST DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT WAS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 4:00 IN THE AFTERNOON IT KIND OF FELT LIKE IF IT WAS OVERHEATED AND EVERY TIME...

Aug 20, 2020 Unknown Or Other 680,000 mi

I PURCHASED A CAR FROM ROYAL KIA ON MAY 29TH A WEEK LATER I FELT A POOL ON THE GAS PEDAL TOOK IT IN TO ROYAL KIA AND HE SAID IT WAS JUST A SHIFTING GEARS SECOND WEEK ALMOST DIED ON ME WHILE DRIVING IT WAS BETWEEN 2:00 AND 4:00 IN THE AFTERNOON IT KIND OF FELT LIKE IF IT WAS OVERHEATED AND EVERY TIME...

Aug 7, 2020 Air Bags

ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGH WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON WITH NO COLLISIONS FOR IT TO APPEAR.

Aug 7, 2020 Engine

ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGH WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON WITH NO COLLISIONS FOR IT TO APPEAR.

Aug 7, 2020 Air Bags

ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGH WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON WITH NO COLLISIONS FOR IT TO APPEAR.

Aug 7, 2020 Engine

ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGH WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ALSO AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON WITH NO COLLISIONS FOR IT TO APPEAR.

Jul 28, 2020 Power Train 52,000 mi

CAR HAS 52,000 MILES, AND THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.

Jul 28, 2020 Power Train 52,000 mi

CAR HAS 52,000 MILES, AND THE TRANSMISSION BLEW.

Jul 24, 2020 Electrical System

RADIO IS NOT WORKING. THEREFORE, I AM UNABLE TO HEAR ANY ALARMS (DOOR, BLINKER). I AM ALSO UNABLE TO USE HAND FREE CALLING OR ON STAR. ALSO, THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY ATTEMPT TO START IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE IGNITION.

Jul 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RADIO IS NOT WORKING. THEREFORE, I AM UNABLE TO HEAR ANY ALARMS (DOOR, BLINKER). I AM ALSO UNABLE TO USE HAND FREE CALLING OR ON STAR. ALSO, THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY ATTEMPT TO START IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE IGNITION.

Jul 24, 2020 Electrical System

RADIO IS NOT WORKING. THEREFORE, I AM UNABLE TO HEAR ANY ALARMS (DOOR, BLINKER). I AM ALSO UNABLE TO USE HAND FREE CALLING OR ON STAR. ALSO, THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY ATTEMPT TO START IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE IGNITION.

Jul 24, 2020 Unknown Or Other

RADIO IS NOT WORKING. THEREFORE, I AM UNABLE TO HEAR ANY ALARMS (DOOR, BLINKER). I AM ALSO UNABLE TO USE HAND FREE CALLING OR ON STAR. ALSO, THE CAR WILL RANDOMLY ATTEMPT TO START IF THE KEY IS LEFT IN THE IGNITION.

Jul 7, 2020 Power Train 94,000 mi

AT 94000 MILES THE CAR STOPPED SHIFTING PERIOD. IT WOULD START AND THEN GO NOWHERE NOT FORWARDS BACKWARDS NOTHING. THANK THE LORD I WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE AND IT WAS A SUDDEN OCCURRENCE. I ONLY FINANCED THIS CAR IN THE END OF FEBRUARY AT 89300 MILES FROM CARMAX AND STILL OWE MONEY FOR IT. THAT IS IN...

Jul 7, 2020 Power Train 94,000 mi

AT 94000 MILES THE CAR STOPPED SHIFTING PERIOD. IT WOULD START AND THEN GO NOWHERE NOT FORWARDS BACKWARDS NOTHING. THANK THE LORD I WAS PARKED AT MY HOUSE AND IT WAS A SUDDEN OCCURRENCE. I ONLY FINANCED THIS CAR IN THE END OF FEBRUARY AT 89300 MILES FROM CARMAX AND STILL OWE MONEY FOR IT. THAT IS IN...

Jul 2, 2020 Power Train 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION CEASED IN 2ND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Jul 2, 2020 Power Train 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION CEASED IN 2ND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED....

Jun 8, 2020 Power Train 39 mi

2012 CHEVY SONIC ONLY HAS 39K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION IS KICKING IN REVERSE AND IN DRIVE .WHILE COMING OUT OF PARK. *TR

Jun 8, 2020 Power Train 39 mi

2012 CHEVY SONIC ONLY HAS 39K MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION IS KICKING IN REVERSE AND IN DRIVE .WHILE COMING OUT OF PARK. *TR

May 26, 2020 Visibility/wiper

WINDOW WASHER FLUID IS NOT COMING OUT DUE TO WASHER HOSE HAVING DISCONNECTED FROM FLUID RESERVOIR. *TR

May 26, 2020 Visibility/wiper

WINDOW WASHER FLUID IS NOT COMING OUT DUE TO WASHER HOSE HAVING DISCONNECTED FROM FLUID RESERVOIR. *TR

May 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 169,990 mi

WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS WHILE DRIVING MY CLUTCH IS STUCK AND I CAN'T SWITCH AND IT MAKES A WEIRD SOUND AND STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. *TR

May 5, 2020 Unknown Or Other 169,990 mi

WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS WHILE DRIVING MY CLUTCH IS STUCK AND I CAN'T SWITCH AND IT MAKES A WEIRD SOUND AND STALL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. *TR

Apr 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

MY CAR IS RUNNING FINE / ALL RIGHT. NO PROBLEMS!

Apr 26, 2020 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

MY CAR IS RUNNING FINE / ALL RIGHT. NO PROBLEMS!

Mar 25, 2020 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR

Mar 25, 2020 Power Train

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR

Mar 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDOW WAS FOUND. THE REAR DEFOGGER WAS ON WHEN IT HAPPENED.

Mar 10, 2020 Unknown Or Other 165,000 mi

THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING HITTING THE WINDOW WAS FOUND. THE REAR DEFOGGER WAS ON WHEN IT HAPPENED.

Mar 2, 2020 Power Train 70,500 mi

THE CAR GOT STUCK IN 1 GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THEN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAVE PLATE HAS BROKEN. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 70,598 MILES ON IT. HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH AND THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THESE MOD...

Mar 2, 2020 Power Train 70,500 mi

THE CAR GOT STUCK IN 1 GEAR WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY AND THEN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE. TOOK IT TO THE GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAVE PLATE HAS BROKEN. THIS CAR HAS ONLY 70,598 MILES ON IT. HAS BEEN SERVICED REGULARLY. I DID A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH AND THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH THESE MOD...

Jan 16, 2020 Electrical System 30,750 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2018 AND DRAINED BATTERY. RADIO WOULD TURN OFF BUT TURN BACK ON IT'S SELF. CAUSES BATTERY REPLACEMENT. TO TO GM THEY TOOK FUSE 15 OUT NOW HAVE NO SPEAKERS ONSTAR RADIO INCOMING CALLS CRASH RESPONSE

Jan 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,750 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2018 AND DRAINED BATTERY. RADIO WOULD TURN OFF BUT TURN BACK ON IT'S SELF. CAUSES BATTERY REPLACEMENT. TO TO GM THEY TOOK FUSE 15 OUT NOW HAVE NO SPEAKERS ONSTAR RADIO INCOMING CALLS CRASH RESPONSE

Jan 16, 2020 Electrical System 30,750 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2018 AND DRAINED BATTERY. RADIO WOULD TURN OFF BUT TURN BACK ON IT'S SELF. CAUSES BATTERY REPLACEMENT. TO TO GM THEY TOOK FUSE 15 OUT NOW HAVE NO SPEAKERS ONSTAR RADIO INCOMING CALLS CRASH RESPONSE

Jan 16, 2020 Unknown Or Other 30,750 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2018 AND DRAINED BATTERY. RADIO WOULD TURN OFF BUT TURN BACK ON IT'S SELF. CAUSES BATTERY REPLACEMENT. TO TO GM THEY TOOK FUSE 15 OUT NOW HAVE NO SPEAKERS ONSTAR RADIO INCOMING CALLS CRASH RESPONSE

Dec 30, 2019 Electrical System 124,000 mi

CHECKED CAR WHILE STATIONED, WHEN RUNNING ALWAYS NEEDS MORE COOLING MAYBE ELECTRICAL BURNOUT OF A PART THAT CONNECTS TO THE RADIATOR FAN. WHEN PUT THE DIAGNOSE CODE, NONE IS GIVEN, AND TEMPERATURE GOES UP TO 225, ITS A HAZARD IF A PERSON DOES NOT KNOW THAT FAN IS NOT WORKING, PUTTING REFRIGERANT ALL...

Dec 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

CHECKED CAR WHILE STATIONED, WHEN RUNNING ALWAYS NEEDS MORE COOLING MAYBE ELECTRICAL BURNOUT OF A PART THAT CONNECTS TO THE RADIATOR FAN. WHEN PUT THE DIAGNOSE CODE, NONE IS GIVEN, AND TEMPERATURE GOES UP TO 225, ITS A HAZARD IF A PERSON DOES NOT KNOW THAT FAN IS NOT WORKING, PUTTING REFRIGERANT ALL...

Dec 30, 2019 Electrical System 124,000 mi

CHECKED CAR WHILE STATIONED, WHEN RUNNING ALWAYS NEEDS MORE COOLING MAYBE ELECTRICAL BURNOUT OF A PART THAT CONNECTS TO THE RADIATOR FAN. WHEN PUT THE DIAGNOSE CODE, NONE IS GIVEN, AND TEMPERATURE GOES UP TO 225, ITS A HAZARD IF A PERSON DOES NOT KNOW THAT FAN IS NOT WORKING, PUTTING REFRIGERANT ALL...

Dec 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 124,000 mi

CHECKED CAR WHILE STATIONED, WHEN RUNNING ALWAYS NEEDS MORE COOLING MAYBE ELECTRICAL BURNOUT OF A PART THAT CONNECTS TO THE RADIATOR FAN. WHEN PUT THE DIAGNOSE CODE, NONE IS GIVEN, AND TEMPERATURE GOES UP TO 225, ITS A HAZARD IF A PERSON DOES NOT KNOW THAT FAN IS NOT WORKING, PUTTING REFRIGERANT ALL...

Nov 12, 2019 Electrical System 74,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I BE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC

Nov 12, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I BE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC

Nov 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I BE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC

Nov 12, 2019 Electrical System 74,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I BE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC

Nov 12, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 74,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I BE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC

Nov 12, 2019 Exterior Lighting 74,000 mi

MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHY, THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS I BE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE AND THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC

Oct 19, 2019 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN IN PARK, SO THE VEHICLE DOESNT NOT READ THAT ITS FIRMLY IN PARK; THE KEY WONT RELEASE AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE BUTTON UNJAMS ITSELF OR I LUBRICATE IT TO DO SO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FREQUENTLY. THE ONLY FIX IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE SHI...

Oct 19, 2019 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN IN PARK, SO THE VEHICLE DOESNT NOT READ THAT ITS FIRMLY IN PARK; THE KEY WONT RELEASE AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE BUTTON UNJAMS ITSELF OR I LUBRICATE IT TO DO SO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FREQUENTLY. THE ONLY FIX IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE SHI...

Oct 19, 2019 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN IN PARK, SO THE VEHICLE DOESNT NOT READ THAT ITS FIRMLY IN PARK; THE KEY WONT RELEASE AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE BUTTON UNJAMS ITSELF OR I LUBRICATE IT TO DO SO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FREQUENTLY. THE ONLY FIX IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE SHI...

Oct 19, 2019 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE SHIFT LEVER BUTTON WILL NOT RELEASE WHEN IN PARK, SO THE VEHICLE DOESNT NOT READ THAT ITS FIRMLY IN PARK; THE KEY WONT RELEASE AND I CANNOT TURN OFF THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE BUTTON UNJAMS ITSELF OR I LUBRICATE IT TO DO SO. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FREQUENTLY. THE ONLY FIX IS REPLACING THE ENTIRE SHI...

Oct 8, 2019 Power Train

MY CAR JERKS WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTS. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I GOT IT. GOT IT CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT A PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD...IT'S WORSE. THE CAR JERKS IN SECOND AND FIRST DOWNSHIFTING. DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE OR CITY STREET.

Oct 8, 2019 Power Train

MY CAR JERKS WHEN IT DOWNSHIFTS. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS ABOUT A YEAR AFTER I GOT IT. GOT IT CHECKED OUT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT'S NOT A PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD...IT'S WORSE. THE CAR JERKS IN SECOND AND FIRST DOWNSHIFTING. DOESN'T MATTER IF I'M DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE OR CITY STREET.

Oct 6, 2019 Engine 55,000 mi

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 TO...

Oct 6, 2019 Power Train 55,000 mi

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 TO...

Oct 6, 2019 Engine 55,000 mi

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 TO...

Oct 6, 2019 Power Train 55,000 mi

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 TO...

Oct 2, 2019 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND BEGAN TO STALL. I'VE WENT TO TWO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND TWO REPAIR AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT'S THE PROBLEM

Oct 2, 2019 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND BEGAN TO STALL. I'VE WENT TO TWO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND TWO REPAIR AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT'S THE PROBLEM

Oct 2, 2019 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND BEGAN TO STALL. I'VE WENT TO TWO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND TWO REPAIR AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT'S THE PROBLEM

Oct 2, 2019 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE CAR LOOSES POWER AND BEGAN TO STALL. I'VE WENT TO TWO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND TWO REPAIR AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT'S THE PROBLEM

Sep 11, 2019 Engine 114,320 mi

2012 SONIC HAS THE SAME ENGINE AS THE CHEVY CRUZE, THE CRUZE HAS A RECALL ON IT FOR THE ENGINE VALVE, YET THE SONIC DOES NOT. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO GET DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE VALVE NEEDS REPLACED. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE ARE ON OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON MY ...

Sep 11, 2019 Engine 114,320 mi

2012 SONIC HAS THE SAME ENGINE AS THE CHEVY CRUZE, THE CRUZE HAS A RECALL ON IT FOR THE ENGINE VALVE, YET THE SONIC DOES NOT. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO GET DIAGNOSED AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE VALVE NEEDS REPLACED. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE ARE ON OUTSTANDING RECALLS ON MY ...

Aug 20, 2019 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 10 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS THREE MILES AWAY FROM HER DESTINATION WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE...

Aug 20, 2019 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 10 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS THREE MILES AWAY FROM HER DESTINATION WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, THE FAILURE RECURRED. IN ADDITION, THE...

Jul 3, 2019 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE...

Jul 3, 2019 Power Train 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE...

Jun 3, 2019 Visibility/wiper 80,300 mi

IT WAS A FOGGY NIGHT I HAD JUST GOT OFF WORK I STARTED MY CAR LIKE ANY OTHER NORMAL DAY/NIGHT EXCEPT THIS NIGHT I USED MY REAR DEFROST I PROCEED TO LEAVE MY JOB AS I BEEN TO GET OFF THE ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY MY ENTIRE BACK GLASS EXPLODES AND BUST OUT CAUSING GLASS TO SHATTER EVERYWHERE AND LEAVING ...

Jun 3, 2019 Visibility/wiper 80,300 mi

IT WAS A FOGGY NIGHT I HAD JUST GOT OFF WORK I STARTED MY CAR LIKE ANY OTHER NORMAL DAY/NIGHT EXCEPT THIS NIGHT I USED MY REAR DEFROST I PROCEED TO LEAVE MY JOB AS I BEEN TO GET OFF THE ON RAMP TO THE HIGHWAY MY ENTIRE BACK GLASS EXPLODES AND BUST OUT CAUSING GLASS TO SHATTER EVERYWHERE AND LEAVING ...

May 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 111,567 mi

TAKATA RECALL - THE GASKET OR O RING ON THE OIL FILTER HOUSING KEEP LEAKING. I DONE REPLACED EVERYTHING FROM OIL FILTER TO THE HOUSING. I HAVE ONLY OWN THE CAR FOR 7 MONTHS AND I HAVE ONLY OUT 5000 MILES ON THE CAR. NOW THE SMELL OF THE OIL IS HITTING THE EXHAUST AND SMOKING. I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING...

May 30, 2019 Unknown Or Other 111,567 mi

TAKATA RECALL - THE GASKET OR O RING ON THE OIL FILTER HOUSING KEEP LEAKING. I DONE REPLACED EVERYTHING FROM OIL FILTER TO THE HOUSING. I HAVE ONLY OWN THE CAR FOR 7 MONTHS AND I HAVE ONLY OUT 5000 MILES ON THE CAR. NOW THE SMELL OF THE OIL IS HITTING THE EXHAUST AND SMOKING. I DIDN'T KNOW ANYTHING...

Apr 16, 2019 Power Train 110,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON STICKING YOU CAN NOT GET THE CAR TO GO INTO PARK TO SHUT OFF CAR ALSO IT STAYS DEPRESSED CAUSING YOU TO BE ABLE TO EASLY HIT THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTERAL OR REVERSE WHILE DRIVING

Apr 16, 2019 Electrical System 112,130 mi

HORN FAILURE. SOUNDED MY HORN AT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY HAD OFF OF IT. THIS CONTINUED ON FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES, INCLUDING TURNING CAR ON AND OFF, UNTIL THE POINT THE HORN COMPLETELY DIED ON IT. HORN HAS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 2 Y...

Apr 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 112,130 mi

HORN FAILURE. SOUNDED MY HORN AT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY HAD OFF OF IT. THIS CONTINUED ON FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES, INCLUDING TURNING CAR ON AND OFF, UNTIL THE POINT THE HORN COMPLETELY DIED ON IT. HORN HAS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 2 Y...

Apr 16, 2019 Power Train 110,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER RELEASE BUTTON STICKING YOU CAN NOT GET THE CAR TO GO INTO PARK TO SHUT OFF CAR ALSO IT STAYS DEPRESSED CAUSING YOU TO BE ABLE TO EASLY HIT THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTERAL OR REVERSE WHILE DRIVING

Apr 16, 2019 Electrical System 112,130 mi

HORN FAILURE. SOUNDED MY HORN AT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY HAD OFF OF IT. THIS CONTINUED ON FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES, INCLUDING TURNING CAR ON AND OFF, UNTIL THE POINT THE HORN COMPLETELY DIED ON IT. HORN HAS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 2 Y...

Apr 16, 2019 Unknown Or Other 112,130 mi

HORN FAILURE. SOUNDED MY HORN AT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY HAD OFF OF IT. THIS CONTINUED ON FOR ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES, INCLUDING TURNING CAR ON AND OFF, UNTIL THE POINT THE HORN COMPLETELY DIED ON IT. HORN HAS INTERMITTENTLY WORKED ON AND OFF FOR ABOUT 2 Y...

Apr 4, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS GOING BACK AND FORTH FROM ON TO OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS, AS WELL AS THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT ON HE DASH, NOW THE LIGHT STAYS ON THE DASH AND THE THE AIRBAG STAYS IN THE OFF POSITION.

Apr 4, 2019 Air Bags

THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS GOING BACK AND FORTH FROM ON TO OFF FOR A FEW WEEKS, AS WELL AS THE AIRBAG SERVICE LIGHT ON HE DASH, NOW THE LIGHT STAYS ON THE DASH AND THE THE AIRBAG STAYS IN THE OFF POSITION.

Apr 1, 2019 Seat Belts 115,320 mi

SEAT BELT TENSIONER CABLES FRAYED AND BROKE OFF

Apr 1, 2019 Seat Belts 115,320 mi

SEAT BELT TENSIONER CABLES FRAYED AND BROKE OFF

Mar 29, 2019 Engine 137,000 mi

A MONTH AGO, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC TRANSMISSION STARTED NOT SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AND SEVERELY SHIFTING WHEN PERSUADED. AFTER THAT IT STOPPED RESPONDING IN REVERSE AS WELL, UNLESS I WAS TO INCH FORWARD IN DRIVE ONLY TO SHIFT BACK INTO REVERSE, WHICH FOR A WHILE WORKED. I AM A CITY DRIVER AS WE...

Mar 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

A MONTH AGO, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC TRANSMISSION STARTED NOT SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AND SEVERELY SHIFTING WHEN PERSUADED. AFTER THAT IT STOPPED RESPONDING IN REVERSE AS WELL, UNLESS I WAS TO INCH FORWARD IN DRIVE ONLY TO SHIFT BACK INTO REVERSE, WHICH FOR A WHILE WORKED. I AM A CITY DRIVER AS WE...

Mar 29, 2019 Engine 137,000 mi

A MONTH AGO, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC TRANSMISSION STARTED NOT SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AND SEVERELY SHIFTING WHEN PERSUADED. AFTER THAT IT STOPPED RESPONDING IN REVERSE AS WELL, UNLESS I WAS TO INCH FORWARD IN DRIVE ONLY TO SHIFT BACK INTO REVERSE, WHICH FOR A WHILE WORKED. I AM A CITY DRIVER AS WE...

Mar 29, 2019 Unknown Or Other 137,000 mi

A MONTH AGO, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC TRANSMISSION STARTED NOT SHIFTING INTO SECOND GEAR AND SEVERELY SHIFTING WHEN PERSUADED. AFTER THAT IT STOPPED RESPONDING IN REVERSE AS WELL, UNLESS I WAS TO INCH FORWARD IN DRIVE ONLY TO SHIFT BACK INTO REVERSE, WHICH FOR A WHILE WORKED. I AM A CITY DRIVER AS WE...

Mar 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WHEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 15 MILES PER HOUR & MY ENGINE BEGAN TO REV IT'S SELF. AS I ALMOST GOT HIT. I PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT & WAS TRYING TO REVERSE INTO A PARKING SPACE. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I REALIZED I HAD LOST MY REVERSE.

Mar 25, 2019 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WHEN MY CAR SLOWED DOWN TO 15 MILES PER HOUR & MY ENGINE BEGAN TO REV IT'S SELF. AS I ALMOST GOT HIT. I PULLED OVER IN A PARKING LOT & WAS TRYING TO REVERSE INTO A PARKING SPACE. WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I REALIZED I HAD LOST MY REVERSE.

Mar 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE GEAR SHUFT ASSEMBLY IS THE ISSUE. THE BUTTON ON THE GEARSHIFT GETS STUCK. THE CAR CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. I REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY ONCE. I MUST NOW REPLACE IT AGAIN.

Mar 22, 2019 Unknown Or Other

THE GEAR SHUFT ASSEMBLY IS THE ISSUE. THE BUTTON ON THE GEARSHIFT GETS STUCK. THE CAR CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. I REPLACED THE GEAR SHIFT ASSEMBLY ONCE. I MUST NOW REPLACE IT AGAIN.

Mar 13, 2019 Power Train 1 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE AND JUST STOPPED. IT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL STATES! I COULD HAVE WRITTEN IT MYSELF. THANKFULLY, GOT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. GM STATES THIS VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. CERTIFIED CHEVROLET DEALER'S "DIAGNOSTIC" IS...

Mar 13, 2019 Power Train 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBINE SHAFT MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE V...

Mar 13, 2019 Power Train 1 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE AND JUST STOPPED. IT IS EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL STATES! I COULD HAVE WRITTEN IT MYSELF. THANKFULLY, GOT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. GM STATES THIS VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. CERTIFIED CHEVROLET DEALER'S "DIAGNOSTIC" IS...

Mar 13, 2019 Power Train 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBINE SHAFT MALFUNCTIONED, WHICH CAUSED THE V...

Mar 6, 2019 Engine 77,300 mi

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 TRANS...

Mar 6, 2019 Power Train 77,300 mi

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 TRANS...

Mar 6, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 77,300 mi

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 TRANS...

Mar 6, 2019 Engine 77,300 mi

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 TRANS...

Mar 6, 2019 Power Train 77,300 mi

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 TRANS...

Mar 6, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 77,300 mi

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 TRANS...

Feb 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY AND PULLED FORWARD AT THAN 2 TO 3 MPH AND HIT AN OBJECT, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STILL AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE CONTACT'S MOUTH, CHIN, AND ARMS, AND CAUSED MINOR BRUISING TO THE BO...

Feb 25, 2019 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY AND PULLED FORWARD AT THAN 2 TO 3 MPH AND HIT AN OBJECT, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN VEHICLE WAS STILL AND CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE CONTACT'S MOUTH, CHIN, AND ARMS, AND CAUSED MINOR BRUISING TO THE BO...

Feb 22, 2019 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ALSO USING THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRELESS REMOTE STARTER WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT START INITIALLY. AFTER ANOTHER ATTEMPT OR TWO THE CAR DID START. ALSO, ON OCCASION AFTER CAR DOES FINALLY START, IT IMMEDIATELY TURNS BACK ...

Feb 22, 2019 Engine 80,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ALSO USING THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRELESS REMOTE STARTER WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT START INITIALLY. AFTER ANOTHER ATTEMPT OR TWO THE CAR DID START. ALSO, ON OCCASION AFTER CAR DOES FINALLY START, IT IMMEDIATELY TURNS BACK ...

Feb 22, 2019 Electrical System 80,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ALSO USING THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRELESS REMOTE STARTER WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT START INITIALLY. AFTER ANOTHER ATTEMPT OR TWO THE CAR DID START. ALSO, ON OCCASION AFTER CAR DOES FINALLY START, IT IMMEDIATELY TURNS BACK ...

Feb 22, 2019 Engine 80,000 mi

ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ALSO USING THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRELESS REMOTE STARTER WHILE CAR WAS STATIONARY HOWEVER THE CAR WOULD NOT START INITIALLY. AFTER ANOTHER ATTEMPT OR TWO THE CAR DID START. ALSO, ON OCCASION AFTER CAR DOES FINALLY START, IT IMMEDIATELY TURNS BACK ...

Feb 14, 2019 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

***TAKATA RECALL*** WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT OTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN & I TBONE THE OTHER CAR @ ABOUT 25 MPH & THE AIR BAGS DIDNT DEPLOYED

Feb 14, 2019 Air Bags Crash 93,000 mi

***TAKATA RECALL*** WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT OTHER CAR RAN A STOP SIGN & I TBONE THE OTHER CAR @ ABOUT 25 MPH & THE AIR BAGS DIDNT DEPLOYED

Feb 1, 2019 Power Train 118,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. CAR WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN 2ND GEAR.

Feb 1, 2019 Power Train 118,000 mi

CAR WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. CAR WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY, APPEARS TO BE STUCK IN 2ND GEAR.

Jan 28, 2019 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE IGNITION WOULD INADVERTENTLY START AND THE RPMS INCREASED VIOLENTLY. ALL THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH HERB JONES AUTO GROUP (1605 RING RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701, (270) ...

Jan 28, 2019 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE IGNITION WOULD INADVERTENTLY START AND THE RPMS INCREASED VIOLENTLY. ALL THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH HERB JONES AUTO GROUP (1605 RING RD, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701, (270) ...

Jan 8, 2019 Power Train 49,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN SUBURBAN SETTING CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 49,000 MILES ON IT. THIS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A SIMILAR TRANSMISSION ISSUE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT MY PARTICULAR CAR IS NOT PART OF IT DESPITE HAVE THE SA...

Jan 8, 2019 Power Train 49,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING IN SUBURBAN SETTING CAUSING A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 49,000 MILES ON IT. THIS MODEL AND MODEL YEAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR A SIMILAR TRANSMISSION ISSUE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT MY PARTICULAR CAR IS NOT PART OF IT DESPITE HAVE THE SA...

Jan 7, 2019 Power Train 45,000 mi

HAVE BEEN HAVING BAD ISSUES WITH FEAR SELECTOR BUTTON STICKING, AND IT AFFECTS THE SELECTOR SLIPPING INTO OTHER GEARS AS IT CANNOT LOCK.

Jan 7, 2019 Power Train 45,000 mi

HAVE BEEN HAVING BAD ISSUES WITH FEAR SELECTOR BUTTON STICKING, AND IT AFFECTS THE SELECTOR SLIPPING INTO OTHER GEARS AS IT CANNOT LOCK.

Nov 26, 2018 Electrical System 11,092 mi

WE HAVE 11000 MILES ON THE CAR SO WE'VE NOT EXPERIENCE MANY OF THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS MANY HAVE, BUT OURS IS NONE LESS DANGEROUS. THE RADIO STARTED COMING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. YOU CUT IT OFF WHEN YOU GET OUT OF CAR, THE RADIO COMES BACK ON .TURN IT OFF AND IT COMES BACK ON AND OVERNIGHT THE BATTER...

Nov 26, 2018 Electrical System 11,092 mi

WE HAVE 11000 MILES ON THE CAR SO WE'VE NOT EXPERIENCE MANY OF THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS MANY HAVE, BUT OURS IS NONE LESS DANGEROUS. THE RADIO STARTED COMING ON AND OFF BY ITSELF. YOU CUT IT OFF WHEN YOU GET OUT OF CAR, THE RADIO COMES BACK ON .TURN IT OFF AND IT COMES BACK ON AND OVERNIGHT THE BATTER...

Oct 31, 2018 Power Train 107,000 mi

BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER OCCASIONALLY STICKS. WHEN IT HAPPENS YOU CANNOT GET YOUR KEY OUT AND YOU CAN EASILY ACCIDENTALLY GO INTO REVERSE. AFTER CHECKING ONLINE I'VE COME ACROSS SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD

Oct 31, 2018 Power Train 107,000 mi

BUTTON ON THE SHIFTER OCCASIONALLY STICKS. WHEN IT HAPPENS YOU CANNOT GET YOUR KEY OUT AND YOU CAN EASILY ACCIDENTALLY GO INTO REVERSE. AFTER CHECKING ONLINE I'VE COME ACROSS SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY HAZARD

Oct 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STICKS. UPON ARRIVING AT WORK THIS PAST MONDAY, I TURNED MY CAR OFF BUT THE IGNITION WOULDN'T RELEASE THE KEY. LOOKING CLOSER I REALIZED THE SHIFT BUTTON HAD NOT POPPED OUT LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE. WHICH MEANS I DROVE 26 MILES IN A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE CAR TO MY...

Oct 18, 2018 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STICKS. UPON ARRIVING AT WORK THIS PAST MONDAY, I TURNED MY CAR OFF BUT THE IGNITION WOULDN'T RELEASE THE KEY. LOOKING CLOSER I REALIZED THE SHIFT BUTTON HAD NOT POPPED OUT LIKE IT SHOULD HAVE. WHICH MEANS I DROVE 26 MILES IN A DANGEROUS VEHICLE. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE THE CAR TO MY...

Sep 11, 2018 Engine 9,000 mi

AUTOMATICALLY STOPS

Sep 11, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 9,000 mi

AUTOMATICALLY STOPS

Sep 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 9,000 mi

AUTOMATICALLY STOPS

Sep 11, 2018 Engine 9,000 mi

AUTOMATICALLY STOPS

Sep 11, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 9,000 mi

AUTOMATICALLY STOPS

Sep 11, 2018 Unknown Or Other 9,000 mi

AUTOMATICALLY STOPS

Sep 10, 2018 Electrical System 47,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES (BAD LIGHTS, UNFUNCTIONING CONTROLS, AC ADAPTER WOULD NOT GIVE POWER, OUTSIDE LIGHTBULBS DO NOT LAST, HEADLAMP CONTROLS FELL APART, MIRROR CONRTROLS FELL OFF, VENT CONTROLS FELL APART. WHEN ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL STOPPS WORKING AND HISSES AND SMOKES WHEN ENGINE IS...

Sep 10, 2018 Engine 47,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES (BAD LIGHTS, UNFUNCTIONING CONTROLS, AC ADAPTER WOULD NOT GIVE POWER, OUTSIDE LIGHTBULBS DO NOT LAST, HEADLAMP CONTROLS FELL APART, MIRROR CONRTROLS FELL OFF, VENT CONTROLS FELL APART. WHEN ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL STOPPS WORKING AND HISSES AND SMOKES WHEN ENGINE IS...

Sep 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES (BAD LIGHTS, UNFUNCTIONING CONTROLS, AC ADAPTER WOULD NOT GIVE POWER, OUTSIDE LIGHTBULBS DO NOT LAST, HEADLAMP CONTROLS FELL APART, MIRROR CONRTROLS FELL OFF, VENT CONTROLS FELL APART. WHEN ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL STOPPS WORKING AND HISSES AND SMOKES WHEN ENGINE IS...

Sep 10, 2018 Electrical System 47,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES (BAD LIGHTS, UNFUNCTIONING CONTROLS, AC ADAPTER WOULD NOT GIVE POWER, OUTSIDE LIGHTBULBS DO NOT LAST, HEADLAMP CONTROLS FELL APART, MIRROR CONRTROLS FELL OFF, VENT CONTROLS FELL APART. WHEN ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL STOPPS WORKING AND HISSES AND SMOKES WHEN ENGINE IS...

Sep 10, 2018 Engine 47,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES (BAD LIGHTS, UNFUNCTIONING CONTROLS, AC ADAPTER WOULD NOT GIVE POWER, OUTSIDE LIGHTBULBS DO NOT LAST, HEADLAMP CONTROLS FELL APART, MIRROR CONRTROLS FELL OFF, VENT CONTROLS FELL APART. WHEN ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL STOPPS WORKING AND HISSES AND SMOKES WHEN ENGINE IS...

Sep 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 47,000 mi

FIRST ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL ISSUES (BAD LIGHTS, UNFUNCTIONING CONTROLS, AC ADAPTER WOULD NOT GIVE POWER, OUTSIDE LIGHTBULBS DO NOT LAST, HEADLAMP CONTROLS FELL APART, MIRROR CONRTROLS FELL OFF, VENT CONTROLS FELL APART. WHEN ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROL STOPPS WORKING AND HISSES AND SMOKES WHEN ENGINE IS...

Aug 22, 2018 Electrical System 124,000 mi

WITH THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION THE CAR TRIES TO CRANK ITSELF BUT WON'T ACTUALLY START OR STAY RUNNING. MY LIGHTS, RADIO ETC HAVE TURNED THEMSELVES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. THE CAR HAS NEVER TRIED TO CRANK WHILE DRIVING BUT THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETEL...

Aug 22, 2018 Electrical System 124,000 mi

WITH THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION THE CAR TRIES TO CRANK ITSELF BUT WON'T ACTUALLY START OR STAY RUNNING. MY LIGHTS, RADIO ETC HAVE TURNED THEMSELVES ON AND OFF FOR NO REASON. THE CAR HAS NEVER TRIED TO CRANK WHILE DRIVING BUT THE RADIO WHILE DRIVING WILL SHUT OFF COMPLETEL...

Aug 12, 2018 Electrical System

THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL

Aug 12, 2018 Engine

THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL

Aug 12, 2018 Wheels

THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL

Aug 12, 2018 Electrical System

THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL

Aug 12, 2018 Engine

THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL

Aug 12, 2018 Wheels

THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL

Aug 6, 2018 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SHEARER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC, 1675 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403, (802) 658-1111) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION ...

Aug 6, 2018 Power Train 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (SHEARER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC, 1675 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403, (802) 658-1111) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION ...

Jul 24, 2018 Power Train 45,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2017 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY SONIC AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT WOULD EVEN HAPPEN AT RED LIGHTS WHEN I WOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND HAVING IT SIT FOR A FEW SECONDS, IT SEEMED TO BE FINE. IN SEPTEMBER 2017, IT WAS UNABLE TO PASS IN...

Jul 24, 2018 Power Train 45,000 mi

IN THE SUMMER OF 2017 THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY SONIC AND THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IT WOULD EVEN HAPPEN AT RED LIGHTS WHEN I WOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND HAVING IT SIT FOR A FEW SECONDS, IT SEEMED TO BE FINE. IN SEPTEMBER 2017, IT WAS UNABLE TO PASS IN...

Jul 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other 86,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON INTERIOR IS WHAT SERVICE TOLD ME. SOMETHING BLEW AND NOT ONLY DOES TRANSMISSION NOT WORK BUT THE TIRES WON'T TURN. I SAW A RECALL FOR 2012 CHEVY SONIC, BUT WAS TOLD NOT ON MY VIN NUMBER. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT, WHICH THEY SAID COULD BE THE REASON. THE VEHIC...

Jul 20, 2018 Unknown Or Other 86,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON INTERIOR IS WHAT SERVICE TOLD ME. SOMETHING BLEW AND NOT ONLY DOES TRANSMISSION NOT WORK BUT THE TIRES WON'T TURN. I SAW A RECALL FOR 2012 CHEVY SONIC, BUT WAS TOLD NOT ON MY VIN NUMBER. THE RECALL WAS FOR THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT, WHICH THEY SAID COULD BE THE REASON. THE VEHIC...

Jul 16, 2018 Power Train 115,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING, WAS USING 6000 RPMS BUT ONLY GOING 30 MPH, FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. CAR LOST ABILITY TO GO IN REVERSE.

Jul 16, 2018 Power Train 115,000 mi

VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING, WAS USING 6000 RPMS BUT ONLY GOING 30 MPH, FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. CAR LOST ABILITY TO GO IN REVERSE.

Jul 13, 2018 Power Train 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MAHER CHEVROLET, 29...

Jul 13, 2018 Power Train 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, BUT THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS STUCK IN THE DRIVE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (MAHER CHEVROLET, 29...

Jul 6, 2018 Engine 54,800 mi

AT 54,600 MILES IT WAS USING OIL AND SMOOKING OUT THE EXHAUST !! IN MOTION. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD A BAD CHECK VALVE AND INTAKE HAD TO BE REPLACED ,VERY COMMON ON THE 1.4 TURBO ENGINE AS I FOUND OUT BY GOOGLING THIS ISSUE ,NO UPDATE ON MANIFOLD SO THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN !!!

Jul 6, 2018 Engine 54,800 mi

AT 54,600 MILES IT WAS USING OIL AND SMOOKING OUT THE EXHAUST !! IN MOTION. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD A BAD CHECK VALVE AND INTAKE HAD TO BE REPLACED ,VERY COMMON ON THE 1.4 TURBO ENGINE AS I FOUND OUT BY GOOGLING THIS ISSUE ,NO UPDATE ON MANIFOLD SO THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN !!!

May 24, 2018 Power Train 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. MIKE MAROONE CHEVROLET SOUTH IN COLORADO SPRINGS, ...

May 24, 2018 Power Train 36,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS WHEN PROMPTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED STUCK IN FIRST GEAR. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. MIKE MAROONE CHEVROLET SOUTH IN COLORADO SPRINGS, ...

May 23, 2018 Engine 57,000 mi

NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, NOT WHEN VEHICLE HAS STALLED. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES. STALLS WHILE MOVING AND AT A DEAD STOP. AND A SCENT OF BURNING LIKE A ELECTRICAL SHORT BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE I AM ON THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO BE REAR ENDE...

May 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 57,000 mi

NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, NOT WHEN VEHICLE HAS STALLED. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES. STALLS WHILE MOVING AND AT A DEAD STOP. AND A SCENT OF BURNING LIKE A ELECTRICAL SHORT BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE I AM ON THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO BE REAR ENDE...

May 23, 2018 Engine 57,000 mi

NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, NOT WHEN VEHICLE HAS STALLED. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES. STALLS WHILE MOVING AND AT A DEAD STOP. AND A SCENT OF BURNING LIKE A ELECTRICAL SHORT BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE I AM ON THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO BE REAR ENDE...

May 23, 2018 Unknown Or Other 57,000 mi

NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, NOT WHEN VEHICLE HAS STALLED. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES. STALLS WHILE MOVING AND AT A DEAD STOP. AND A SCENT OF BURNING LIKE A ELECTRICAL SHORT BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. I AM AFRAID THAT THIS VEHICLE COULD STALL WHILE I AM ON THE ROAD AND CAUSE ME TO BE REAR ENDE...

May 14, 2018 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...

May 14, 2018 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE ABNORMALLY WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ...

Apr 29, 2018 Power Train 230,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LT SEDAN HAS HARSH SHIFTING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS DOWNSHIFTING WHEN IT IS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE WHILE IN MOTION

Apr 29, 2018 Power Train 230,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LT SEDAN HAS HARSH SHIFTING AND FEELS LIKE IT IS DOWNSHIFTING WHEN IT IS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE WHILE IN MOTION

Apr 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

IN MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, THE SHIFT BUTTON STICKS WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE CAR FROM PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, AND DRIVE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SHIFTER IS FREE TO EASILY SWITCH INTO ANY POSITION. THE CAR IS NEVER FULLY ENGAGED IN PARK, AND SOMETIMES I CANNOT TAKE THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION. MANY PEOPL...

Apr 22, 2018 Unknown Or Other 90,000 mi

IN MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, THE SHIFT BUTTON STICKS WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE CAR FROM PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, AND DRIVE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE SHIFTER IS FREE TO EASILY SWITCH INTO ANY POSITION. THE CAR IS NEVER FULLY ENGAGED IN PARK, AND SOMETIMES I CANNOT TAKE THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION. MANY PEOPL...

Apr 15, 2018 Power Train 78,699 mi

TRANSMISSION FRACTURED

Apr 15, 2018 Power Train 78,699 mi

TRANSMISSION FRACTURED

Apr 7, 2018 Engine

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.

Apr 7, 2018 Engine

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.

Mar 20, 2018 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHEN PRESSING THE SHIFT GEAR BUTTON TO SWITCH BETWEEN GEARS, THE BUTTON WOULD BECOME STUCK AND REMAIN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE SHIFTER WOULD INADVERTENTLY CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, OR PARK, WHEN ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED. THE VE...

Mar 20, 2018 Power Train 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHEN PRESSING THE SHIFT GEAR BUTTON TO SWITCH BETWEEN GEARS, THE BUTTON WOULD BECOME STUCK AND REMAIN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE SHIFTER WOULD INADVERTENTLY CHANGE THE TRANSMISSION FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, OR PARK, WHEN ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED. THE VE...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 45,000 mi

STARTING IN NOVEMBER 2016 THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BEGAN STICKING A LITTLE ON THE COLD DAYS. A MONTH LATER I WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND COULDN'T GET THE BUTTON TO POP BACK OUT UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARM. WD-40 HELPED TEMPORARILY AND THEN MY MECHANIC CLEANED IT AND USE SILICONE. IT W...

Feb 13, 2018 Power Train 45,000 mi

STARTING IN NOVEMBER 2016 THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON BEGAN STICKING A LITTLE ON THE COLD DAYS. A MONTH LATER I WAS UNABLE TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND COULDN'T GET THE BUTTON TO POP BACK OUT UNTIL THE CAR WAS WARM. WD-40 HELPED TEMPORARILY AND THEN MY MECHANIC CLEANED IT AND USE SILICONE. IT W...

Feb 9, 2018 Engine Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME (A MILE AWAY) AND NOTICED A LOT OF SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 9, 2018 Engine Fire 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE BACK HOME (A MILE AWAY) AND NOTICED A LOT OF SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC WAS CONGESTED DUE TO ANOTHER ACCIDENT AND CONSTRUCTION. ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP AS WAS EVERYONE ELSE, WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED PRETTY FORCEFULLY AND TO THE POINT THAT AFTER SLAMMING HARDER ON MY BREAKS, MY V...

Feb 2, 2018 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN WHICH I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC WAS CONGESTED DUE TO ANOTHER ACCIDENT AND CONSTRUCTION. ME AND THE VEHICLE AHEAD OF ME WERE AT A COMPLETE STOP AS WAS EVERYONE ELSE, WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED PRETTY FORCEFULLY AND TO THE POINT THAT AFTER SLAMMING HARDER ON MY BREAKS, MY V...

Jan 17, 2018 Engine 60,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVY SONIC ---- CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND HEAT WENT COLD -- NO HAT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR -- DEALERSHIP DID DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND VEHICLE WAS FIXED ONCE ALREADY -- VEHICLE HAS 60,000 MILES --- HEAT KEEPS GOING COLD WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED . 0 RECALLS ASSOCIATED WI...

Jan 17, 2018 Engine 60,000 mi

TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVY SONIC ---- CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHT AND HEAT WENT COLD -- NO HAT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR -- DEALERSHIP DID DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND VEHICLE WAS FIXED ONCE ALREADY -- VEHICLE HAS 60,000 MILES --- HEAT KEEPS GOING COLD WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED . 0 RECALLS ASSOCIATED WI...

Jan 5, 2018 Power Train 56,935 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE STREET -SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH -THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT UP-SHIFT TO THE THIRD THROUGH SIXTH GEARS, LIMITING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED CAUSING A UNSAFE SPEED REDUCTION. AFTER FINALLY PULLING THE CAR OVER OUT OF TRAFFIC AND PARKING THE CAR IT WOULD NOT GO I...

Jan 5, 2018 Power Train 56,935 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE STREET -SPEED LIMIT WAS 45 MPH -THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT UP-SHIFT TO THE THIRD THROUGH SIXTH GEARS, LIMITING THE VEHICLE'S SPEED CAUSING A UNSAFE SPEED REDUCTION. AFTER FINALLY PULLING THE CAR OVER OUT OF TRAFFIC AND PARKING THE CAR IT WOULD NOT GO I...

Jan 2, 2018 Power Train 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE SHIFTER FRACTURED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER (HENNESSY BUICK GMC, 7261 JONESBORO ROAD BUILDING 1, MORROW, GA 30260, (84...

Jan 2, 2018 Electrical System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE SHIFTER FRACTURED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER (HENNESSY BUICK GMC, 7261 JONESBORO ROAD BUILDING 1, MORROW, GA 30260, (84...

Jan 2, 2018 Power Train 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE SHIFTER FRACTURED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER (HENNESSY BUICK GMC, 7261 JONESBORO ROAD BUILDING 1, MORROW, GA 30260, (84...

Jan 2, 2018 Electrical System 69,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. IN ADDITION, THE SHIFTER FRACTURED WHILE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER (HENNESSY BUICK GMC, 7261 JONESBORO ROAD BUILDING 1, MORROW, GA 30260, (84...

Jan 1, 2018 Engine 62,127 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID THE HOSE OR SOMETHING IS CAUSING THE FLUID TO DRAIN ON THE GROUND I EXPLAINED TO BRADLEY CHEVROLET IN FRANKLIN INDIANA THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUE BUT THEY STATED THAT MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT I...

Jan 1, 2018 Visibility/wiper 62,127 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID THE HOSE OR SOMETHING IS CAUSING THE FLUID TO DRAIN ON THE GROUND I EXPLAINED TO BRADLEY CHEVROLET IN FRANKLIN INDIANA THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUE BUT THEY STATED THAT MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT I...

Jan 1, 2018 Engine 62,127 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID THE HOSE OR SOMETHING IS CAUSING THE FLUID TO DRAIN ON THE GROUND I EXPLAINED TO BRADLEY CHEVROLET IN FRANKLIN INDIANA THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUE BUT THEY STATED THAT MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT I...

Jan 1, 2018 Visibility/wiper 62,127 mi

I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID THE HOSE OR SOMETHING IS CAUSING THE FLUID TO DRAIN ON THE GROUND I EXPLAINED TO BRADLEY CHEVROLET IN FRANKLIN INDIANA THAT THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL ISSUE BUT THEY STATED THAT MY VIN NUMBER WASN'T IN THE RECALL BUT I AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE THAT I...

Dec 1, 2017 Power Train 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILTON RUBIN CHEVROLET IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TCM WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Dec 1, 2017 Power Train 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD GET STUCK IN THIRD GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILTON RUBIN CHEVROLET IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TCM WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE...

Nov 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Traction Control System Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Steering Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Traction Control System Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 24, 2017 Steering Crash 85,560 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 35 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE CONDITION WENT FROM RAIN TO SNOW AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO FISHTAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL TERRAIN TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT ...

Nov 3, 2017 Engine 62,000 mi

12/23/16, I PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. 4/6/17, I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE COME IN THE VENTS FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I CALLED ONSTAR & TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC DIDN'T RETURN ANY INFORMATION & I CONTACTED THE DEALER & TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 4/9/17. I WAS TOLD THE ...

Nov 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 62,000 mi

12/23/16, I PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. 4/6/17, I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE COME IN THE VENTS FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I CALLED ONSTAR & TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC DIDN'T RETURN ANY INFORMATION & I CONTACTED THE DEALER & TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 4/9/17. I WAS TOLD THE ...

Nov 3, 2017 Power Train 62,000 mi

12/23/16, I PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. 4/6/17, I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE COME IN THE VENTS FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I CALLED ONSTAR & TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC DIDN'T RETURN ANY INFORMATION & I CONTACTED THE DEALER & TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 4/9/17. I WAS TOLD THE ...

Nov 3, 2017 Engine 62,000 mi

12/23/16, I PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. 4/6/17, I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE COME IN THE VENTS FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I CALLED ONSTAR & TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC DIDN'T RETURN ANY INFORMATION & I CONTACTED THE DEALER & TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 4/9/17. I WAS TOLD THE ...

Nov 3, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 62,000 mi

12/23/16, I PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. 4/6/17, I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE COME IN THE VENTS FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I CALLED ONSTAR & TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC DIDN'T RETURN ANY INFORMATION & I CONTACTED THE DEALER & TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 4/9/17. I WAS TOLD THE ...

Nov 3, 2017 Power Train 62,000 mi

12/23/16, I PURCHASED A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. 4/6/17, I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN SMOKE COME IN THE VENTS FROM THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I CALLED ONSTAR & TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC. THE DIAGNOSTIC DIDN'T RETURN ANY INFORMATION & I CONTACTED THE DEALER & TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR SERVICE ON 4/9/17. I WAS TOLD THE ...

Oct 22, 2017 Power Train 38,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SHIFT BUTTON GETS STUCK CAUSING THE ABILITY FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCIDENTALLY COME OUT OF GEAR. WHEN THE SHIFT BUTTON IS STUCK IN, I THEN NEED TO PRY THE SHIFT BUTTON OUT TO PUT IT INTO PARK IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE KEY. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS THINKING IT IS NOT A B...

Oct 22, 2017 Power Train 38,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SHIFT BUTTON GETS STUCK CAUSING THE ABILITY FOR THE VEHICLE TO ACCIDENTALLY COME OUT OF GEAR. WHEN THE SHIFT BUTTON IS STUCK IN, I THEN NEED TO PRY THE SHIFT BUTTON OUT TO PUT IT INTO PARK IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE KEY. WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS THINKING IT IS NOT A B...

Oct 18, 2017 Structure 62,000 mi

I NOTICED THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. UPON INSPECTION I SAW THE DOOR LATCH POST THAT IS SCREWED ONTO THE BODY WAS LOOSE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED DURING DRIVING AND ALSO A BODY INTEGRITY ISSUE SHOULD WATER ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DOOR.

Oct 18, 2017 Structure 62,000 mi

I NOTICED THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS NOT CLOSING COMPLETELY. UPON INSPECTION I SAW THE DOOR LATCH POST THAT IS SCREWED ONTO THE BODY WAS LOOSE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DOOR DOES NOT STAY CLOSED DURING DRIVING AND ALSO A BODY INTEGRITY ISSUE SHOULD WATER ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DOOR.

Oct 3, 2017 Power Train

IN 2014 THE SHIFT GEAR WAS REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. IT HASN'T BEEN 3YRS, AND THE SHIFT GEAR IS DAMAGED AGAIN. WHEN I SHIFT GEAR FROM PARK THE RELEASE BUTTON STAYS STUCK, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD, IF BY ACCIDENT THE SHIFT GETS PUSHED WHILE THE CAR IS ON DRIVE. UPON PARKING THE CAR, THE RELEASE BUTTO...

Oct 3, 2017 Power Train

IN 2014 THE SHIFT GEAR WAS REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL. IT HASN'T BEEN 3YRS, AND THE SHIFT GEAR IS DAMAGED AGAIN. WHEN I SHIFT GEAR FROM PARK THE RELEASE BUTTON STAYS STUCK, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD, IF BY ACCIDENT THE SHIFT GETS PUSHED WHILE THE CAR IS ON DRIVE. UPON PARKING THE CAR, THE RELEASE BUTTO...

Sep 30, 2017 Power Train 56,000 mi

I CAN BE DRIVING MY CAR NORMAL WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT ALMOST COMPLETELY LOSES POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD (TO THE POINT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING). THE TCS LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH 2 CODES. I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LITERALLY WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED...

Sep 30, 2017 Power Train 56,000 mi

I CAN BE DRIVING MY CAR NORMAL WHEN OUT OF NOWHERE IT ALMOST COMPLETELY LOSES POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD (TO THE POINT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING). THE TCS LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AS WELL AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH 2 CODES. I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND MY CAR LITERALLY WOULD NOT PICK UP SPEED...

Sep 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

AIRBAG PROBLEMS: ABOUT 1YR AGO, HAD CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT SENSING OCCUPANTS, AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF FOR FEW WKS ABOUT 2 MTHS AGO, NOW IT'S CONTINUOUSLY ON, WAS TOLD AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT IF PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR NOT REPLACED. WAS ALS...

Sep 28, 2017 Air Bags Crash 50,000 mi

AIRBAG PROBLEMS: ABOUT 1YR AGO, HAD CAR LOOKED AT BECAUSE PASSENGER SEAT WAS NOT SENSING OCCUPANTS, AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF FOR FEW WKS ABOUT 2 MTHS AGO, NOW IT'S CONTINUOUSLY ON, WAS TOLD AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN ACCIDENT IF PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR NOT REPLACED. WAS ALS...

Sep 20, 2017 Electrical System 9,000 mi

WE DO CONSTANTLY ARE REPLACING PARTS WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NOT EVEN A FEW MONTHS WE HA FT TO REPLACE AGAIN THE COOLING LINES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW WITHIN 2 YRS THE SEAT WARMERS NO LONGER WORK BEEN LIKE THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION H...

Sep 20, 2017 Engine 9,000 mi

WE DO CONSTANTLY ARE REPLACING PARTS WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NOT EVEN A FEW MONTHS WE HA FT TO REPLACE AGAIN THE COOLING LINES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW WITHIN 2 YRS THE SEAT WARMERS NO LONGER WORK BEEN LIKE THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION H...

Sep 20, 2017 Power Train 9,000 mi

WE DO CONSTANTLY ARE REPLACING PARTS WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NOT EVEN A FEW MONTHS WE HA FT TO REPLACE AGAIN THE COOLING LINES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW WITHIN 2 YRS THE SEAT WARMERS NO LONGER WORK BEEN LIKE THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION H...

Sep 20, 2017 Electrical System 43,642 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES IN THE MORNING, THE CONTACT REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO CRANK ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN THE MORNING A...

Sep 20, 2017 Electrical System 9,000 mi

WE DO CONSTANTLY ARE REPLACING PARTS WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NOT EVEN A FEW MONTHS WE HA FT TO REPLACE AGAIN THE COOLING LINES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW WITHIN 2 YRS THE SEAT WARMERS NO LONGER WORK BEEN LIKE THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION H...

Sep 20, 2017 Engine 9,000 mi

WE DO CONSTANTLY ARE REPLACING PARTS WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NOT EVEN A FEW MONTHS WE HA FT TO REPLACE AGAIN THE COOLING LINES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW WITHIN 2 YRS THE SEAT WARMERS NO LONGER WORK BEEN LIKE THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION H...

Sep 20, 2017 Power Train 9,000 mi

WE DO CONSTANTLY ARE REPLACING PARTS WE REPLACED THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND NOT EVEN A FEW MONTHS WE HA FT TO REPLACE AGAIN THE COOLING LINES ARE CONSTANTLY GOING OUT THERMOSTAT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE NOW WITHIN 2 YRS THE SEAT WARMERS NO LONGER WORK BEEN LIKE THAT THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION H...

Sep 20, 2017 Electrical System 43,642 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES IN THE MORNING, THE CONTACT REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO CRANK ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN THE MORNING A...

Sep 15, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY NOT TO SHOW UP WHEN THE CAR TURNS ON. IT'S ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IDLE.

Sep 15, 2017 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY NOT TO SHOW UP WHEN THE CAR TURNS ON. IT'S ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IDLE.

Sep 15, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY NOT TO SHOW UP WHEN THE CAR TURNS ON. IT'S ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IDLE.

Sep 15, 2017 Electrical System 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY NOT TO SHOW UP WHEN THE CAR TURNS ON. IT'S ALSO CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV UP AND DOWN WHILE THE CAR IS IDLE.

Aug 30, 2017 Power Train 73,000 mi

THE BUTTON ON MY GEAR SHIFT IS STICKING. WHENEVER I SHIFT GEARS THE BUTTON STICKS. SOMETIMES IT WILL STICK THE WHOLE TIME I AM DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL ONLY STICK FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. WHAT DEEPLY CONCERNS ME IS WHEN I PARK I CANNOT REMOVE MY KEYS OR TURN MY CAR FULLY OFF UNTIL THE BUTTON TO R...

Aug 30, 2017 Power Train 73,000 mi

THE BUTTON ON MY GEAR SHIFT IS STICKING. WHENEVER I SHIFT GEARS THE BUTTON STICKS. SOMETIMES IT WILL STICK THE WHOLE TIME I AM DRIVING AND OTHER TIMES IT WILL ONLY STICK FOR A MINUTE OR TWO. WHAT DEEPLY CONCERNS ME IS WHEN I PARK I CANNOT REMOVE MY KEYS OR TURN MY CAR FULLY OFF UNTIL THE BUTTON TO R...

Aug 8, 2017 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST SOUND. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE OIL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

Aug 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST SOUND. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE OIL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

Aug 8, 2017 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST SOUND. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE OIL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

Aug 8, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL EXHAUST SOUND. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE OIL AND AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE OIL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

Jul 31, 2017 Electrical System 27,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTO-START FEATURE MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEH...

Jul 31, 2017 Engine 27,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTO-START FEATURE MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEH...

Jul 31, 2017 Electrical System 27,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTO-START FEATURE MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEH...

Jul 31, 2017 Engine 27,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTO-START FEATURE MAY HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEH...

Jul 27, 2017 Power Train 102,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY CAR MARCH 2012. HAD HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO DEALER ABOUT THE WASHER FLUID NOT STAYING IN BOTTLE. THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. THEN TOOK IT AGAIN FOR TRANSMISSION SLIPPING INTO GEAR THEY SAID AGAIN NOTHING WAS WRONG. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THE RECALL IS NOT F...

Jul 27, 2017 Visibility/wiper 102,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY CAR MARCH 2012. HAD HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO DEALER ABOUT THE WASHER FLUID NOT STAYING IN BOTTLE. THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. THEN TOOK IT AGAIN FOR TRANSMISSION SLIPPING INTO GEAR THEY SAID AGAIN NOTHING WAS WRONG. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THE RECALL IS NOT F...

Jul 27, 2017 Power Train 102,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY CAR MARCH 2012. HAD HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO DEALER ABOUT THE WASHER FLUID NOT STAYING IN BOTTLE. THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. THEN TOOK IT AGAIN FOR TRANSMISSION SLIPPING INTO GEAR THEY SAID AGAIN NOTHING WAS WRONG. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THE RECALL IS NOT F...

Jul 27, 2017 Visibility/wiper 102,000 mi

I PURCHASE MY CAR MARCH 2012. HAD HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO DEALER ABOUT THE WASHER FLUID NOT STAYING IN BOTTLE. THEY TOLD ME NOTHING WAS WRONG. THEN TOOK IT AGAIN FOR TRANSMISSION SLIPPING INTO GEAR THEY SAID AGAIN NOTHING WAS WRONG. NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING AND THEY SAY THE RECALL IS NOT F...

Jul 20, 2017 Power Train 46,200 mi

MY CHEVROLET SONIC HAS DEVELOPED AN ISSUE WHERE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER BUTTON IS STICKING IN THE 'IN' POSITION. IN THIS POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BUTTON IS SUCH A FASHION AS TO MOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND I...

Jul 20, 2017 Power Train 46,200 mi

MY CHEVROLET SONIC HAS DEVELOPED AN ISSUE WHERE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER BUTTON IS STICKING IN THE 'IN' POSITION. IN THIS POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS CAN BE CHANGED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BUTTON IS SUCH A FASHION AS TO MOVE THE TRANSMISSION FROM PARK TO REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE AND I...

Jul 17, 2017 Power Train

THERE IS A BUTTON ON THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR THAT ALLOWS THE SELECTOR TO MOVE FROM PARK TO THE DRIVING GEARS. ON MY CAR THE BUTTON IS NOW STICKING IN (WILL NOT RELEASE) THIS CAUSE THE GEAR SELECTOR TO MOVE FREELY FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER SUCH AS DRIVE TO REVERSE ECT ALSO AS THIS IN IN THE IN ...

Jul 17, 2017 Power Train

THERE IS A BUTTON ON THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SELECTOR THAT ALLOWS THE SELECTOR TO MOVE FROM PARK TO THE DRIVING GEARS. ON MY CAR THE BUTTON IS NOW STICKING IN (WILL NOT RELEASE) THIS CAUSE THE GEAR SELECTOR TO MOVE FREELY FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER SUCH AS DRIVE TO REVERSE ECT ALSO AS THIS IN IN THE IN ...

Jul 9, 2017 Power Train 107,000 mi

THE HEATED SEATS STOPED HEATING AT 90K MILES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 107K MIKES

Jul 9, 2017 Seats 107,000 mi

THE HEATED SEATS STOPED HEATING AT 90K MILES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 107K MIKES

Jul 9, 2017 Power Train 107,000 mi

THE HEATED SEATS STOPED HEATING AT 90K MILES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 107K MIKES

Jul 9, 2017 Seats 107,000 mi

THE HEATED SEATS STOPED HEATING AT 90K MILES TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 107K MIKES

Jun 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 28,685 mi

IN HOT WEATHER, CAR ALARM WILL SOUND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED -- EVEN AFTER ENGINE HAS COOLED. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR AROUND APRIL. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. IT JUST BEGAN HAPPENING AGAIN.

Jun 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 28,685 mi

IN HOT WEATHER, CAR ALARM WILL SOUND FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED -- EVEN AFTER ENGINE HAS COOLED. THIS HAPPENED LAST YEAR AROUND APRIL. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. IT JUST BEGAN HAPPENING AGAIN.

Jun 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY CHEV SONIC 2012 TRIES TO RESTART BY IT SELF WHEN KEY IS TURNED OFF AND LEFT IN IGNITION AND CAR IS STATIONARY. YOU NEVER NO WHEN IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. I DON'T LEAVE THE KEY IN IGNITION AT ALL FOR BEING AFRAID WHAT WILL HAPPEN. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

Jun 7, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY CHEV SONIC 2012 TRIES TO RESTART BY IT SELF WHEN KEY IS TURNED OFF AND LEFT IN IGNITION AND CAR IS STATIONARY. YOU NEVER NO WHEN IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. I DON'T LEAVE THE KEY IN IGNITION AT ALL FOR BEING AFRAID WHAT WILL HAPPEN. NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

Jun 1, 2017 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE THEN DECELERATED TO 30 MPH, JERKED BACK AND FORTH WITH A LOUD UNKNOWN NOISE, AND THEN WENT INTO IDLE MODE. THE CONTACT COASTED TH...

Jun 1, 2017 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE GEAR SHIFTER IN DRIVE, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR. THE VEHICLE THEN DECELERATED TO 30 MPH, JERKED BACK AND FORTH WITH A LOUD UNKNOWN NOISE, AND THEN WENT INTO IDLE MODE. THE CONTACT COASTED TH...

May 2, 2017 Power Train 52,956 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFTER BUTTON WOULD DEPRESS, BUT NOT RELEASE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE KEY BECAME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION UNTIL THE SHIFTER ...

May 2, 2017 Power Train 52,956 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFTER BUTTON WOULD DEPRESS, BUT NOT RELEASE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS AND THE KEY BECAME DIFFICULT TO REMOVE FROM THE IGNITION UNTIL THE SHIFTER ...

Apr 24, 2017 Power Train 63,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON HAS BEEN SLOW TO RELEASE FOR SOME TIME AND RECENTLY CRACKED IN HALF. THAT LEFT ME UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS OUT OF PARK. I REPAIRED WITH GLUE TEMPORARILY BUT WOULD LIKE A PERMANENT SOLUTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

Apr 24, 2017 Power Train 63,000 mi

GEAR SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON HAS BEEN SLOW TO RELEASE FOR SOME TIME AND RECENTLY CRACKED IN HALF. THAT LEFT ME UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS OUT OF PARK. I REPAIRED WITH GLUE TEMPORARILY BUT WOULD LIKE A PERMANENT SOLUTION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I W'ER HIT BY A PERSON THAT RAN A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS TOTTLED OUT WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DIDNT CAUSING MY WHOLE SIDE AND HEAD SMASHING INTO THE SIDE DRIVER DOOR

Mar 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 60,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I W'ER HIT BY A PERSON THAT RAN A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS TOTTLED OUT WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DIDNT CAUSING MY WHOLE SIDE AND HEAD SMASHING INTO THE SIDE DRIVER DOOR

Mar 24, 2017 Electrical System Crash 60,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I W'ER HIT BY A PERSON THAT RAN A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS TOTTLED OUT WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DIDNT CAUSING MY WHOLE SIDE AND HEAD SMASHING INTO THE SIDE DRIVER DOOR

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags Crash 60,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I W'ER HIT BY A PERSON THAT RAN A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS TOTTLED OUT WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DIDNT CAUSING MY WHOLE SIDE AND HEAD SMASHING INTO THE SIDE DRIVER DOOR

Mar 24, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 60,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I W'ER HIT BY A PERSON THAT RAN A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS TOTTLED OUT WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DIDNT CAUSING MY WHOLE SIDE AND HEAD SMASHING INTO THE SIDE DRIVER DOOR

Mar 24, 2017 Electrical System Crash 60,000 mi

MY WIFE AND I W'ER HIT BY A PERSON THAT RAN A RED LIGHT THE CAR WAS TOTTLED OUT WITH MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL WHEN THE SIDE AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED BUT DIDNT CAUSING MY WHOLE SIDE AND HEAD SMASHING INTO THE SIDE DRIVER DOOR

Mar 6, 2017 Power Train 66,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND DECELERATED. THE GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA C...

Mar 6, 2017 Power Train 66,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND DECELERATED. THE GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA C...

Feb 19, 2017 Structure 29,000 mi

THE CHROME ON THE FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLES IS PEELING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO SLICE MY FINGERS OPEN ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION.

Feb 19, 2017 Structure 29,000 mi

THE CHROME ON THE FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLES IS PEELING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO SLICE MY FINGERS OPEN ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION.

Feb 16, 2017 Air Bags 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED WITH AN ADULT WHO WEIGHED 145 POUNDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS ...

Feb 16, 2017 Air Bags 105,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED WITH AN ADULT WHO WEIGHED 145 POUNDS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS ...

Feb 3, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,872 mi

CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN IN DRIVE AND REVERSE CAUSING MY HUSBAND TO HIT A FENCE IN DRIVE AND HITTING A TREE IN REVERSE, HE WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, NO ONE SEEK ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT, CALLED THE POLICE WHEN HE GOT HOME AND MADE A REPORT BUT DO NOT HAVE IT ON HAND.

Feb 3, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 50,872 mi

CAR ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN IN DRIVE AND REVERSE CAUSING MY HUSBAND TO HIT A FENCE IN DRIVE AND HITTING A TREE IN REVERSE, HE WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET, NO ONE SEEK ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT, CALLED THE POLICE WHEN HE GOT HOME AND MADE A REPORT BUT DO NOT HAVE IT ON HAND.

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags Crash 945,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO ME BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALL CAMPAIGNS ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME UP UNDER MY VIN.CAMPAIGN ID 12V52200, CAMPAIGN ID 13V023000, CAMPAIGN ID14V315000, CAMPAIGN ID 14V317000 CA...

Jan 26, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 945,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO ME BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALL CAMPAIGNS ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME UP UNDER MY VIN.CAMPAIGN ID 12V52200, CAMPAIGN ID 13V023000, CAMPAIGN ID14V315000, CAMPAIGN ID 14V317000 CA...

Jan 26, 2017 Engine Crash 945,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO ME BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALL CAMPAIGNS ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME UP UNDER MY VIN.CAMPAIGN ID 12V52200, CAMPAIGN ID 13V023000, CAMPAIGN ID14V315000, CAMPAIGN ID 14V317000 CA...

Jan 26, 2017 Air Bags Crash 945,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO ME BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALL CAMPAIGNS ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME UP UNDER MY VIN.CAMPAIGN ID 12V52200, CAMPAIGN ID 13V023000, CAMPAIGN ID14V315000, CAMPAIGN ID 14V317000 CA...

Jan 26, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 945,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO ME BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALL CAMPAIGNS ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME UP UNDER MY VIN.CAMPAIGN ID 12V52200, CAMPAIGN ID 13V023000, CAMPAIGN ID14V315000, CAMPAIGN ID 14V317000 CA...

Jan 26, 2017 Engine Crash 945,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN INJURY TO ME BECAUSE MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALL CAMPAIGNS ON THE VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME UP UNDER MY VIN.CAMPAIGN ID 12V52200, CAMPAIGN ID 13V023000, CAMPAIGN ID14V315000, CAMPAIGN ID 14V317000 CA...

Jan 18, 2017 Engine

MY ANTIFREEZE PRESSURE HOSE BUSTED,I TOOK IT TO THE DEALLERSHIP THEY SAID THAT I HAD AITIFREEZE IN THE ENGINE. THEY SAY IT WILL ONLY COST ME AROUND $400.00 DOSE THIS SOUND RIGHT .I THINK A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CAUSE THE HOSE TO BURST AN IT ALL SHOULD.IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS.THE HOSE BUSTED WHIL...

Jan 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY ANTIFREEZE PRESSURE HOSE BUSTED,I TOOK IT TO THE DEALLERSHIP THEY SAID THAT I HAD AITIFREEZE IN THE ENGINE. THEY SAY IT WILL ONLY COST ME AROUND $400.00 DOSE THIS SOUND RIGHT .I THINK A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CAUSE THE HOSE TO BURST AN IT ALL SHOULD.IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS.THE HOSE BUSTED WHIL...

Jan 18, 2017 Engine

MY ANTIFREEZE PRESSURE HOSE BUSTED,I TOOK IT TO THE DEALLERSHIP THEY SAID THAT I HAD AITIFREEZE IN THE ENGINE. THEY SAY IT WILL ONLY COST ME AROUND $400.00 DOSE THIS SOUND RIGHT .I THINK A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CAUSE THE HOSE TO BURST AN IT ALL SHOULD.IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS.THE HOSE BUSTED WHIL...

Jan 18, 2017 Unknown Or Other

MY ANTIFREEZE PRESSURE HOSE BUSTED,I TOOK IT TO THE DEALLERSHIP THEY SAID THAT I HAD AITIFREEZE IN THE ENGINE. THEY SAY IT WILL ONLY COST ME AROUND $400.00 DOSE THIS SOUND RIGHT .I THINK A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CAUSE THE HOSE TO BURST AN IT ALL SHOULD.IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS.THE HOSE BUSTED WHIL...

Jan 8, 2017 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

ON 1/31/2016 A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. THE FIRST AND BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF AND THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS DID NOT LOCK THE BELTS EITHER. I WENT FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL RENDERING ME UNCONSCIOUS!!! ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED E.G....

Jan 8, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 40,000 mi

ON 1/31/2016 A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. THE FIRST AND BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF AND THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS DID NOT LOCK THE BELTS EITHER. I WENT FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL RENDERING ME UNCONSCIOUS!!! ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED E.G....

Jan 8, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 40,000 mi

ON 1/31/2016 A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. THE FIRST AND BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF AND THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS DID NOT LOCK THE BELTS EITHER. I WENT FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL RENDERING ME UNCONSCIOUS!!! ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED E.G....

Jan 8, 2017 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

ON 1/31/2016 A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. THE FIRST AND BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF AND THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS DID NOT LOCK THE BELTS EITHER. I WENT FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL RENDERING ME UNCONSCIOUS!!! ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED E.G....

Jan 8, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 40,000 mi

ON 1/31/2016 A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. THE FIRST AND BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF AND THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS DID NOT LOCK THE BELTS EITHER. I WENT FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL RENDERING ME UNCONSCIOUS!!! ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED E.G....

Jan 8, 2017 Seat Belts Crash 40,000 mi

ON 1/31/2016 A VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. THE FIRST AND BIGGEST ISSUE WAS THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF AND THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS DID NOT LOCK THE BELTS EITHER. I WENT FORWARD AND HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL RENDERING ME UNCONSCIOUS!!! ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END HAD TO BE REPLACED E.G....

Dec 10, 2016 Electrical System

THERE IS NO HEAT IN MY 2012 SONIC, THE HEAT IS TURN TO THE HIGHEST POSITION BUT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR. OCCATIONALLY THE HEAT WILL START BUT WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN MOTION THERE IS NO HEAT AND ONLY COLD AIR.

Dec 10, 2016 Electrical System

THERE IS NO HEAT IN MY 2012 SONIC, THE HEAT IS TURN TO THE HIGHEST POSITION BUT ONLY BLOWS COLD AIR. OCCATIONALLY THE HEAT WILL START BUT WHEN THE CAR IS NOT IN MOTION THERE IS NO HEAT AND ONLY COLD AIR.

Dec 6, 2016 Power Train 130,000 mi

TRANSMISSION RECALL14V315000. MY SON AND WIFE WERE DRIVING IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD OR HIGHER GEARS. THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS LIMITED TO ABOUT 25-35MPH. IT WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH AS MY SON WAS TRYI...

Dec 6, 2016 Power Train 130,000 mi

TRANSMISSION RECALL14V315000. MY SON AND WIFE WERE DRIVING IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC WHEN SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO THIRD OR HIGHER GEARS. THE VEHICLE SPEED WAS LIMITED TO ABOUT 25-35MPH. IT WAS A VERY FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH AS MY SON WAS TRYI...

Dec 5, 2016 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG HESITATION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE JERKED EXCESSIVELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V31500...

Dec 5, 2016 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A STRONG HESITATION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR, AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE JERKED EXCESSIVELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V31500...

Nov 29, 2016 Steering

SOON AFTER I PURCHASE MY CAR I NOTICE WHEN I'M ON THE BYPASS ITS LIKE A FEATHER WOBBLING . THEN RECENTLY I'M DRIVING AND MY STEERING WHEEL COME UP, AND WONT LOCK BACK. *TR

Nov 29, 2016 Steering

SOON AFTER I PURCHASE MY CAR I NOTICE WHEN I'M ON THE BYPASS ITS LIKE A FEATHER WOBBLING . THEN RECENTLY I'M DRIVING AND MY STEERING WHEEL COME UP, AND WONT LOCK BACK. *TR

Nov 18, 2016 Structure 57,000 mi

FRONT SEAT RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR HANDLES , CHROME COVERING SPLIT CAUSING SHARP EDGE RESULTING CUT HAND FOR DRIVER.

Nov 18, 2016 Structure 57,000 mi

FRONT SEAT RIGHT AND LEFT DOOR HANDLES , CHROME COVERING SPLIT CAUSING SHARP EDGE RESULTING CUT HAND FOR DRIVER.

Nov 10, 2016 Service Brakes 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAS...

Nov 10, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAS...

Nov 10, 2016 Service Brakes 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAS...

Nov 10, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 47,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO COAS...

Oct 27, 2016 Engine 111,000 mi

CAR STARTED MISFIRING WHEN ACCELERATING AND WOULD JERK AND BE VERY ROUGH WHEN IDLING BUT NO ENGINE LIGHT. FULL TUNE UP FOUND THAT OPEN VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DAMAGED AND THAT SEALS WERE PLASTIC WHEN THEY SHOULD'VE BEEN RUBBER, THIS CAUSED OIL TO ENTER THE SPARK PLUG WELLS. CHANGED GASKET AND SEALS B...

Oct 27, 2016 Power Train 111,000 mi

CAR STARTED MISFIRING WHEN ACCELERATING AND WOULD JERK AND BE VERY ROUGH WHEN IDLING BUT NO ENGINE LIGHT. FULL TUNE UP FOUND THAT OPEN VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DAMAGED AND THAT SEALS WERE PLASTIC WHEN THEY SHOULD'VE BEEN RUBBER, THIS CAUSED OIL TO ENTER THE SPARK PLUG WELLS. CHANGED GASKET AND SEALS B...

Oct 27, 2016 Engine 111,000 mi

CAR STARTED MISFIRING WHEN ACCELERATING AND WOULD JERK AND BE VERY ROUGH WHEN IDLING BUT NO ENGINE LIGHT. FULL TUNE UP FOUND THAT OPEN VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DAMAGED AND THAT SEALS WERE PLASTIC WHEN THEY SHOULD'VE BEEN RUBBER, THIS CAUSED OIL TO ENTER THE SPARK PLUG WELLS. CHANGED GASKET AND SEALS B...

Oct 27, 2016 Power Train 111,000 mi

CAR STARTED MISFIRING WHEN ACCELERATING AND WOULD JERK AND BE VERY ROUGH WHEN IDLING BUT NO ENGINE LIGHT. FULL TUNE UP FOUND THAT OPEN VALVE COVER GASKET WAS DAMAGED AND THAT SEALS WERE PLASTIC WHEN THEY SHOULD'VE BEEN RUBBER, THIS CAUSED OIL TO ENTER THE SPARK PLUG WELLS. CHANGED GASKET AND SEALS B...

Oct 26, 2016 Power Train 44,000 mi

KNOW TO SHIFT GEARS HAS A BUTTON YOUR PRESS TO CHANGE GEARS. AT AROUND 44000 MILES IT GETS STUCK EVERYDAY. IT POPS BACK OUT EVENTUALLY, BUT IT'S A DANGEROUS HAZARD. SURPRISE IT HASN'T BEEN RECALLED YET, WITH THE MANY COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN.

Oct 26, 2016 Power Train 44,000 mi

KNOW TO SHIFT GEARS HAS A BUTTON YOUR PRESS TO CHANGE GEARS. AT AROUND 44000 MILES IT GETS STUCK EVERYDAY. IT POPS BACK OUT EVENTUALLY, BUT IT'S A DANGEROUS HAZARD. SURPRISE IT HASN'T BEEN RECALLED YET, WITH THE MANY COMPLAINTS I HAVE SEEN.

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. STARTED IN JUNE 2016, TOOK IT TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM. THEY RAN A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC ON THE CAR AND SAID THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT ABOUT A COST OF $500. SINCE I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR IT, ...

Sep 16, 2016 Air Bags

THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. STARTED IN JUNE 2016, TOOK IT TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM. THEY RAN A COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC ON THE CAR AND SAID THAT THE SENSOR FOR THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT ABOUT A COST OF $500. SINCE I DID NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO PAY FOR IT, ...

Sep 12, 2016 Traction Control System 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE AND MAKE A LOUD POP NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT-END. THE VEHICLE WOULD THAN STALL CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT WAS I...

Sep 12, 2016 Suspension 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE AND MAKE A LOUD POP NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT-END. THE VEHICLE WOULD THAN STALL CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT WAS I...

Sep 12, 2016 Traction Control System 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE AND MAKE A LOUD POP NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT-END. THE VEHICLE WOULD THAN STALL CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT WAS I...

Sep 12, 2016 Suspension 7,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD BEGIN TO SHAKE AND MAKE A LOUD POP NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT-END. THE VEHICLE WOULD THAN STALL CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE TRACTION WARNING LIGHT WAS I...

Sep 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL LATELY ILL TURN THE RADIO OFF GET OUT THE CAR COME BACK HOURS LATER AN ITS ON RIGHT NOW ITS ACTING LIKE IT DONT WANNA TURN OFF IT KEEP POPPING BACK ON NOT SURE WHATS THE PROBLEM HAD THE CAR FOR NOT EVEN A YEAR THE REMOTE STOP WORKING TO.

Sep 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other

TAKATA RECALL LATELY ILL TURN THE RADIO OFF GET OUT THE CAR COME BACK HOURS LATER AN ITS ON RIGHT NOW ITS ACTING LIKE IT DONT WANNA TURN OFF IT KEEP POPPING BACK ON NOT SURE WHATS THE PROBLEM HAD THE CAR FOR NOT EVEN A YEAR THE REMOTE STOP WORKING TO.

Aug 23, 2016 Power Train 50,000 mi

SHIFTER BUTTON IS STICKING (WILL NOT RELEASE) WHICH PREVENTS REMOVAL OF THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, COULD ALLOW THE THE VEHICLE TO BE SHIFTED INTO OTHER GEARS (PARK, REVERSE, ETC) WHILE IN MOTION.

Aug 23, 2016 Power Train 50,000 mi

SHIFTER BUTTON IS STICKING (WILL NOT RELEASE) WHICH PREVENTS REMOVAL OF THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. ALSO, COULD ALLOW THE THE VEHICLE TO BE SHIFTED INTO OTHER GEARS (PARK, REVERSE, ETC) WHILE IN MOTION.

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE BUTTON THAT IS DEPRESSED TO PUT THE CAR IN AND OUT OF GEAR STICKS IN PLACE, ALLOWING FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO BE PUSHED OUT OF PLACE. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE NUMEROUS TIMES GETTING MY CAR INTO PARK BECAUSE THE STUCK BUTTON CAUSES THE GEAR SHIFT TO GET CAUGHT IN REVERSE, AND TODAY I ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED T...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 62,000 mi

THE BUTTON THAT IS DEPRESSED TO PUT THE CAR IN AND OUT OF GEAR STICKS IN PLACE, ALLOWING FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO BE PUSHED OUT OF PLACE. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE NUMEROUS TIMES GETTING MY CAR INTO PARK BECAUSE THE STUCK BUTTON CAUSES THE GEAR SHIFT TO GET CAUGHT IN REVERSE, AND TODAY I ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED T...

Aug 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 42,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO CHURCH LAST WEEK MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AT A STOP LIGHT AND WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAVE PICES IF YOU NEED THEM.

Aug 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other Fire 42,000 mi

ON MY WAY TO CHURCH LAST WEEK MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE AT A STOP LIGHT AND WAS TOTALLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I HAVE PICES IF YOU NEED THEM.

Jul 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other 25,839 mi

THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT STICKS. WHEN THE BUTTON WON'T POP OUT AFTER BEING PUT INTO GEAR, IT CAN BE BUMPED AND MOVED INTO ANOTHER GEAR CAUSING A SAFETY RISK. THE GEAR SHIFT SHOULD BE RECALLED! ALSO WHEN I'M IN PARK AND IT WON'T POP OUT, MY CAR WILL NOT LET ME REMOVE THE KEYS. AND WHEN THE KEYS A...

Jul 30, 2016 Unknown Or Other 25,839 mi

THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT STICKS. WHEN THE BUTTON WON'T POP OUT AFTER BEING PUT INTO GEAR, IT CAN BE BUMPED AND MOVED INTO ANOTHER GEAR CAUSING A SAFETY RISK. THE GEAR SHIFT SHOULD BE RECALLED! ALSO WHEN I'M IN PARK AND IT WON'T POP OUT, MY CAR WILL NOT LET ME REMOVE THE KEYS. AND WHEN THE KEYS A...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags 120,000 mi

HAS BURNING SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AND WIRES MELTING. AIR BAGS DON'T WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

Jul 29, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

HAS BURNING SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AND WIRES MELTING. AIR BAGS DON'T WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

Jul 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

HAS BURNING SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AND WIRES MELTING. AIR BAGS DON'T WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags 120,000 mi

HAS BURNING SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AND WIRES MELTING. AIR BAGS DON'T WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

Jul 29, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

HAS BURNING SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AND WIRES MELTING. AIR BAGS DON'T WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

Jul 29, 2016 Unknown Or Other 120,000 mi

HAS BURNING SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE AND WIRES MELTING. AIR BAGS DON'T WORK ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE.

Jul 19, 2016 Air Bags 68,985 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V300000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Jul 19, 2016 Air Bags 68,985 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V300000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF ...

Jul 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

FOR AN AUTOMATIC 2012 CHEVY SONIC. GEAR SHIFT KNOB BECAME NONFUNCTIONAL CAUSING KEY TO BECOME STICK IN IGNITION. COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE. COULD NOT SHIFT INTO D OR SOMETIME OUT OF DRIVE INTO PARK. EVENTUALLY WENT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE WHOLE UNIT AT A CHARGE TO ME. THE REPLACEMENT UNIT ...

Jul 6, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

FOR AN AUTOMATIC 2012 CHEVY SONIC. GEAR SHIFT KNOB BECAME NONFUNCTIONAL CAUSING KEY TO BECOME STICK IN IGNITION. COULD NOT EXIT VEHICLE. COULD NOT SHIFT INTO D OR SOMETIME OUT OF DRIVE INTO PARK. EVENTUALLY WENT TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE WHOLE UNIT AT A CHARGE TO ME. THE REPLACEMENT UNIT ...

Jul 1, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS GIVEN ME SO MANY PROBLEMS. THE RADIATOR, THE MOTOR EVERYTHING.

Jul 1, 2016 Engine 90,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS GIVEN ME SO MANY PROBLEMS. THE RADIATOR, THE MOTOR EVERYTHING.

Jun 30, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

AIR INTAKE HOSE HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CRACKING ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AT THAT TIME ABOUT 45K MILES. NOW THE SHIFT KNOB STICKS AND THE BUTTON TAKES FOREVER TO RELEASE, OR I HAVE TO POP IT BACK OUT SO I CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT OTHERWISE THE KEY GETS STUCK. GETTING WORSE...NOW IT IS BECOMING HARDER TO SHIFT ...

Jun 30, 2016 Power Train 50,000 mi

AIR INTAKE HOSE HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CRACKING ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AT THAT TIME ABOUT 45K MILES. NOW THE SHIFT KNOB STICKS AND THE BUTTON TAKES FOREVER TO RELEASE, OR I HAVE TO POP IT BACK OUT SO I CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT OTHERWISE THE KEY GETS STUCK. GETTING WORSE...NOW IT IS BECOMING HARDER TO SHIFT ...

Jun 30, 2016 Engine 50,000 mi

AIR INTAKE HOSE HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CRACKING ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AT THAT TIME ABOUT 45K MILES. NOW THE SHIFT KNOB STICKS AND THE BUTTON TAKES FOREVER TO RELEASE, OR I HAVE TO POP IT BACK OUT SO I CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT OTHERWISE THE KEY GETS STUCK. GETTING WORSE...NOW IT IS BECOMING HARDER TO SHIFT ...

Jun 30, 2016 Power Train 50,000 mi

AIR INTAKE HOSE HAS BEEN REPLACED DUE TO CRACKING ONLY 3 YEARS OLD AT THAT TIME ABOUT 45K MILES. NOW THE SHIFT KNOB STICKS AND THE BUTTON TAKES FOREVER TO RELEASE, OR I HAVE TO POP IT BACK OUT SO I CAN TAKE THE KEY OUT OTHERWISE THE KEY GETS STUCK. GETTING WORSE...NOW IT IS BECOMING HARDER TO SHIFT ...

Jun 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

I NOTICED THE BUTTON ON MY GEAR SHIFT WOULD ALWAYS STICK WHEN I EITHER WENT TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR OR INTO PARK. I COULD NOT SHUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF UNTIL I GOT THE BUTTON UNSTUCK. THEN, I NOTICED THAT THE BUTTON WAS BROKE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ANYTIME I USED THE BUTTON. IT HAD BEEN STICKING ON M...

Jun 10, 2016 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

I NOTICED THE BUTTON ON MY GEAR SHIFT WOULD ALWAYS STICK WHEN I EITHER WENT TO PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR OR INTO PARK. I COULD NOT SHUT THE CAR COMPLETELY OFF UNTIL I GOT THE BUTTON UNSTUCK. THEN, I NOTICED THAT THE BUTTON WAS BROKE. THIS WOULD HAPPEN ANYTIME I USED THE BUTTON. IT HAD BEEN STICKING ON M...

Jun 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THEY KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, AND THE GEAR SHIFT KEEPS GETTING STUCK. THE KEY WILL RELEASE AFTER THE CAR HAS SET FOR OVER 15 MINUTES. GETS STUCK AFTER I SHUT OFF THE CAR.

Jun 5, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THEY KEY IS STUCK IN THE IGNITION, AND THE GEAR SHIFT KEEPS GETTING STUCK. THE KEY WILL RELEASE AFTER THE CAR HAS SET FOR OVER 15 MINUTES. GETS STUCK AFTER I SHUT OFF THE CAR.

May 25, 2016 Power Train 30,000 mi

AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STICKS. SHIFT LEVER CAN MOVE FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO REVERSE TO PARK WITHOUT LOCKING AS THE BUTTON IS STUCK DEPRESSED. KEYS CANNOT BE REMOVED WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. MULTIPLE TIMES. SITUATION IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, I.E. BUTTON IS STICKING ...

May 25, 2016 Power Train 30,000 mi

AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STICKS. SHIFT LEVER CAN MOVE FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL TO REVERSE TO PARK WITHOUT LOCKING AS THE BUTTON IS STUCK DEPRESSED. KEYS CANNOT BE REMOVED WHEN CAR IS IN PARK. STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. MULTIPLE TIMES. SITUATION IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE, I.E. BUTTON IS STICKING ...

May 23, 2016 Engine 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE FELT LOOSE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THERE WAS NO FAILURE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER AND IN ADDITION, THE VEH...

May 23, 2016 Visibility/wiper 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE FELT LOOSE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THERE WAS NO FAILURE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER AND IN ADDITION, THE VEH...

May 23, 2016 Engine 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE FELT LOOSE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THERE WAS NO FAILURE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER AND IN ADDITION, THE VEH...

May 23, 2016 Visibility/wiper 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE VEHICLE FELT LOOSE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THERE WAS NO FAILURE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE RECURRED FIVE MONTHS LATER AND IN ADDITION, THE VEH...

May 17, 2016 Power Train 44,000 mi

MY TRANS WILL NOT SHIFT PASSED 3RD.

May 17, 2016 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT, THE GEAR BECAME STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT OPERATING ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY ADD WIPER FLUID TO THE WASHER HOSE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ...

May 17, 2016 Visibility/wiper 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT, THE GEAR BECAME STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT OPERATING ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY ADD WIPER FLUID TO THE WASHER HOSE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ...

May 17, 2016 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

WHEN CHANGING THE GEAR SELECTION FOR EXAMPLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE ....THE GEAR BUTTON STAYS STUCK / PUSHED IN..... THIS IS DANGEROUS AS AN INFANT OR YOUR PASSENGER CAN ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE SHIFT KNOB ALLOWING THE CAR TO COME A SUDDEN STOP OR PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE.

May 17, 2016 Power Train 44,000 mi

MY TRANS WILL NOT SHIFT PASSED 3RD.

May 17, 2016 Power Train 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT, THE GEAR BECAME STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT OPERATING ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY ADD WIPER FLUID TO THE WASHER HOSE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ...

May 17, 2016 Visibility/wiper 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT, THE GEAR BECAME STUCK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE WASHER FLUID WAS NOT OPERATING ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT HAD TO CONSTANTLY ADD WIPER FLUID TO THE WASHER HOSE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. ...

May 17, 2016 Unknown Or Other 5 mi

WHEN CHANGING THE GEAR SELECTION FOR EXAMPLE FROM PARK TO DRIVE ....THE GEAR BUTTON STAYS STUCK / PUSHED IN..... THIS IS DANGEROUS AS AN INFANT OR YOUR PASSENGER CAN ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE SHIFT KNOB ALLOWING THE CAR TO COME A SUDDEN STOP OR PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE.

May 13, 2016 Structure Crash 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION DUE TO A RED LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PAD GOT STIFF AND IT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO BRAKE, I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME .

May 13, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION DUE TO A RED LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PAD GOT STIFF AND IT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO BRAKE, I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME .

May 13, 2016 Engine Crash 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION DUE TO A RED LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PAD GOT STIFF AND IT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO BRAKE, I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME .

May 13, 2016 Structure Crash 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION DUE TO A RED LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PAD GOT STIFF AND IT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO BRAKE, I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME .

May 13, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION DUE TO A RED LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PAD GOT STIFF AND IT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO BRAKE, I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME .

May 13, 2016 Engine Crash 40,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS DRIVING AND I TRIED TO BRAKE AT AN INTERSECTION DUE TO A RED LIGHT AND THERE WAS A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WAS UNABLE TO USE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THE PAD GOT STIFF AND IT DIDN'T ALLOW ME TO BRAKE, I HAD TO USE MY EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME .

May 4, 2016 Engine Fire 62,856 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A BEEPING NOISE STARTED. ALSO, THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHIC...

May 4, 2016 Engine Fire 62,856 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A BEEPING NOISE STARTED. ALSO, THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHIC...

May 3, 2016 Power Train 21,379 mi

WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN PARK, IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED.

May 3, 2016 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

IN 2015, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PURGE VALVE REPLACED. THE CAR WORKED FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING A ROUGH IDLE, WITH THE RPMS DIPPING UP AND DOWN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE RECENTLY, WHEN THE CAR ACTUALLY COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MAKING A LEFT H...

May 3, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

IN 2015, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PURGE VALVE REPLACED. THE CAR WORKED FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING A ROUGH IDLE, WITH THE RPMS DIPPING UP AND DOWN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE RECENTLY, WHEN THE CAR ACTUALLY COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MAKING A LEFT H...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

IN 2015, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PURGE VALVE REPLACED. THE CAR WORKED FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING A ROUGH IDLE, WITH THE RPMS DIPPING UP AND DOWN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE RECENTLY, WHEN THE CAR ACTUALLY COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MAKING A LEFT H...

May 3, 2016 Power Train 21,379 mi

WHEN CAR IS PLACED IN PARK, IGNITION KEY CANNOT BE REMOVED.

May 3, 2016 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

IN 2015, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PURGE VALVE REPLACED. THE CAR WORKED FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING A ROUGH IDLE, WITH THE RPMS DIPPING UP AND DOWN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE RECENTLY, WHEN THE CAR ACTUALLY COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MAKING A LEFT H...

May 3, 2016 Engine 75,000 mi

IN 2015, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PURGE VALVE REPLACED. THE CAR WORKED FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING A ROUGH IDLE, WITH THE RPMS DIPPING UP AND DOWN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE RECENTLY, WHEN THE CAR ACTUALLY COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MAKING A LEFT H...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 75,000 mi

IN 2015, MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAD TO HAVE THE FUEL PURGE VALVE REPLACED. THE CAR WORKED FOR A WHILE AFTER THIS. HOWEVER, A FEW MONTHS AGO, IT STARTED HAVING A ROUGH IDLE, WITH THE RPMS DIPPING UP AND DOWN. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE RECENTLY, WHEN THE CAR ACTUALLY COMPLETELY DIED WHILE MAKING A LEFT H...

Apr 26, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

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. SINCE THIS IS ELECTRONIC STEERING THERE DOESN'T APPEAR...

Apr 26, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

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. SINCE THIS IS ELECTRONIC STEERING THERE DOESN'T APPEAR...

Apr 26, 2016 Engine 150,000 mi

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. SINCE THIS IS ELECTRONIC STEERING THERE DOESN'T APPEAR...

Apr 26, 2016 Steering 150,000 mi

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. SINCE THIS IS ELECTRONIC STEERING THERE DOESN'T APPEAR...

Apr 12, 2016 Power Train

ONCE AGAIN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2013 WITH 16000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE DEALERSHIP TRY TO TELL ME IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS CRACKED....THAT WAS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND ...

Apr 12, 2016 Suspension

ONCE AGAIN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2013 WITH 16000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE DEALERSHIP TRY TO TELL ME IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS CRACKED....THAT WAS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND ...

Apr 12, 2016 Power Train

ONCE AGAIN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2013 WITH 16000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE DEALERSHIP TRY TO TELL ME IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS CRACKED....THAT WAS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND ...

Apr 12, 2016 Suspension

ONCE AGAIN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE 2013 WITH 16000 MILES ON IT. THE FIRST TIME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE DEALERSHIP TRY TO TELL ME IT WAS THE GAS I WAS USING. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS THE AIR INTAKE HOSE WAS CRACKED....THAT WAS A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND ...

Apr 11, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AP...

Apr 11, 2016 Suspension 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AP...

Apr 5, 2016 Power Train 48,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT. THE CONTACT HAD TO FORCE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK AND HAD TO BE FORCED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Apr 5, 2016 Power Train 48,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE IN PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT. THE CONTACT HAD TO FORCE THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME STUCK AND HAD TO BE FORCED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE...

Mar 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT-------AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTEE EXPIRED I STILL HAVE THE POWER TRAIN IN FULL FORCE, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I HAD IT REPAIRED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO FOR SOME PART COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN. THIS MAKES 6 TIMES THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. I HATE THIS BECAU...

Mar 22, 2016 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT-------AFTER THE FACTORY WARRANTEE EXPIRED I STILL HAVE THE POWER TRAIN IN FULL FORCE, BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. I HAD IT REPAIRED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO FOR SOME PART COVERED UNDER POWER TRAIN. THIS MAKES 6 TIMES THE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON AGAIN. I HATE THIS BECAU...

Mar 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES AND 3 YEARS OLD, AIR INTAKE HOSE IS CRACKED AND SPLIT IN MANY LOCATIONS.

Mar 8, 2016 Unknown Or Other 40,000 mi

WITH ONLY 40,000 MILES AND 3 YEARS OLD, AIR INTAKE HOSE IS CRACKED AND SPLIT IN MANY LOCATIONS.

Feb 23, 2016 Power Train 59,800 mi

SHIFT GEAR CRACKED ABOUT A MONTH AGO...TWO MONTHS AGO KEYS BROKE,TODAY SITTING AT STOP LIGHT COULDN'T GET CAR INTO GEAR. EVERY GEAR WENT TO REVERSE. HAD TO HAVE CAKE TOWED.

Feb 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 59,800 mi

SHIFT GEAR CRACKED ABOUT A MONTH AGO...TWO MONTHS AGO KEYS BROKE,TODAY SITTING AT STOP LIGHT COULDN'T GET CAR INTO GEAR. EVERY GEAR WENT TO REVERSE. HAD TO HAVE CAKE TOWED.

Feb 23, 2016 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK - UNABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS.

Feb 23, 2016 Power Train 59,800 mi

SHIFT GEAR CRACKED ABOUT A MONTH AGO...TWO MONTHS AGO KEYS BROKE,TODAY SITTING AT STOP LIGHT COULDN'T GET CAR INTO GEAR. EVERY GEAR WENT TO REVERSE. HAD TO HAVE CAKE TOWED.

Feb 23, 2016 Unknown Or Other 59,800 mi

SHIFT GEAR CRACKED ABOUT A MONTH AGO...TWO MONTHS AGO KEYS BROKE,TODAY SITTING AT STOP LIGHT COULDN'T GET CAR INTO GEAR. EVERY GEAR WENT TO REVERSE. HAD TO HAVE CAKE TOWED.

Feb 23, 2016 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK - UNABLE TO TAKE KEY OUT, DIFFICULT TO SHIFT GEARS.

Feb 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC CAR. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, I BELIEVE ITS CALLED THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON, GETS STUCK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND I CANNOT REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION UNTIL IT POPS OUT. REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SPAYED SOME OIL AROUND THE BUTTON BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. THIS HAPPEN...

Feb 13, 2016 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET (STRAIGHT AND FLAT, NO TURNS OR HILLS) AT 25 MPH AND WENT TO USE MY BRAKES. TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. THE CAR ONLY HAS 48K MILES ON IT AND HAD NEVER DISPLAYED BRAKING PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE ISSUES AT THE STOP SIGN JUST A...

Feb 13, 2016 Engine 64,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SHOOT UP BUT CAR EXCELERATES SLOWLY. IT JERKS HARD WHEN SWITCHING TO ANOTHER GEAR AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO FINALLY GET TO A SAFE SPEED. SOMETIMES THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GO UPHILL AND HARDLY ABLE TO REVERSE. DEALERSHIP CLEARED MY ENGINE CODES DURING MY LAST OIL C...

Feb 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 64,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SHOOT UP BUT CAR EXCELERATES SLOWLY. IT JERKS HARD WHEN SWITCHING TO ANOTHER GEAR AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO FINALLY GET TO A SAFE SPEED. SOMETIMES THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GO UPHILL AND HARDLY ABLE TO REVERSE. DEALERSHIP CLEARED MY ENGINE CODES DURING MY LAST OIL C...

Feb 13, 2016 Power Train 64,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SHOOT UP BUT CAR EXCELERATES SLOWLY. IT JERKS HARD WHEN SWITCHING TO ANOTHER GEAR AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO FINALLY GET TO A SAFE SPEED. SOMETIMES THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GO UPHILL AND HARDLY ABLE TO REVERSE. DEALERSHIP CLEARED MY ENGINE CODES DURING MY LAST OIL C...

Feb 13, 2016 Unknown Or Other 50,000 mi

I HAVE AN AUTOMATIC CAR. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, I BELIEVE ITS CALLED THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON, GETS STUCK FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND I CANNOT REMOVE MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION UNTIL IT POPS OUT. REPORTED THIS TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SPAYED SOME OIL AROUND THE BUTTON BUT THAT DID NOT HELP. THIS HAPPEN...

Feb 13, 2016 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET (STRAIGHT AND FLAT, NO TURNS OR HILLS) AT 25 MPH AND WENT TO USE MY BRAKES. TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS NO POWER ASSIST. THE CAR ONLY HAS 48K MILES ON IT AND HAD NEVER DISPLAYED BRAKING PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THE CAR DID NOT HAVE ISSUES AT THE STOP SIGN JUST A...

Feb 13, 2016 Engine 64,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SHOOT UP BUT CAR EXCELERATES SLOWLY. IT JERKS HARD WHEN SWITCHING TO ANOTHER GEAR AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO FINALLY GET TO A SAFE SPEED. SOMETIMES THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GO UPHILL AND HARDLY ABLE TO REVERSE. DEALERSHIP CLEARED MY ENGINE CODES DURING MY LAST OIL C...

Feb 13, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 64,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SHOOT UP BUT CAR EXCELERATES SLOWLY. IT JERKS HARD WHEN SWITCHING TO ANOTHER GEAR AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO FINALLY GET TO A SAFE SPEED. SOMETIMES THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GO UPHILL AND HARDLY ABLE TO REVERSE. DEALERSHIP CLEARED MY ENGINE CODES DURING MY LAST OIL C...

Feb 13, 2016 Power Train 64,000 mi

WHEN I PRESS THE GAS PEDAL THE RPMS SHOOT UP BUT CAR EXCELERATES SLOWLY. IT JERKS HARD WHEN SWITCHING TO ANOTHER GEAR AND TAKES SEVERAL MINUTES TO FINALLY GET TO A SAFE SPEED. SOMETIMES THE CAR STRUGGLES TO GO UPHILL AND HARDLY ABLE TO REVERSE. DEALERSHIP CLEARED MY ENGINE CODES DURING MY LAST OIL C...

Feb 11, 2016 Engine 73,581 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONV...

Feb 11, 2016 Engine 73,581 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONV...

Jan 29, 2016 Engine 68,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC COMMUTING MY GRANDCHILD TO PRE-K,PULLING OUT FROM STOP SIGN ONTO STRAIGHTAWAY STREET CROSSING IN FRONT OF DISTANT ONCOMING TRAFFIC,AND MY CAR STALLED,VERY SCARY AS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD WRECK WITH MY GRANDCHILD BEING HURT AS MYSELF! FORTUNATELY I LET COAST TO...

Jan 29, 2016 Engine 68,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC COMMUTING MY GRANDCHILD TO PRE-K,PULLING OUT FROM STOP SIGN ONTO STRAIGHTAWAY STREET CROSSING IN FRONT OF DISTANT ONCOMING TRAFFIC,AND MY CAR STALLED,VERY SCARY AS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY BAD WRECK WITH MY GRANDCHILD BEING HURT AS MYSELF! FORTUNATELY I LET COAST TO...

Jan 25, 2016 Engine

MY MOM PURCHASED HER VEHICLE AND FOR THIS LAST YEAR IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT ISSUES. SHE TOOK IT AND HAD IT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE OIL LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND THE GEAR SHIFT STICKING AND THE TRANSMISSION. SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHARGED HER 400$. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME. AUTOPLEX IN ARA...

Jan 25, 2016 Engine

MY MOM PURCHASED HER VEHICLE AND FOR THIS LAST YEAR IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT ISSUES. SHE TOOK IT AND HAD IT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE OIL LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND THE GEAR SHIFT STICKING AND THE TRANSMISSION. SHE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY CHARGED HER 400$. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME. AUTOPLEX IN ARA...

Jan 20, 2016 Suspension 22,272 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STABILIZER SHAFT LINK JOINT WAS LOSE AT THE BAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE STABILIZER SHAFT LINK THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE...

Jan 20, 2016 Suspension 22,272 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE STABILIZER SHAFT LINK JOINT WAS LOSE AT THE BAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE STABILIZER SHAFT LINK THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE...

Jan 12, 2016 Seat Belts 145,573 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BELT TO THE VEHICLE SEAT FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FRACTURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 12, 2016 Seat Belts 145,573 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT BELT TO THE VEHICLE SEAT FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND BECAME DETACHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FRACTURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE ...

Jan 8, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 35,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR BOARD, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND DRIVING AT 65 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT...

Jan 8, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 35,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR BOARD, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN AND DRIVING AT 65 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A POLICE REPORT...

Dec 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD "UNDIAGNOSABLE" PROBLEMS AINCE IT HIT 1200 MILES. I HAVE MADE 57 VISITS TO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS FOR ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS LURCHED FORWARD OF ITS OWN ACCORD, MY BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE ON A SINGLE OCCASION, THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF DURING IDL...

Dec 28, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT NIGHT, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANIMAL IN ROAD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND ROAD WAS DRY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW TO AVOID ANIMAL SO THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP. UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON MAKI...

Dec 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT NIGHT, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANIMAL IN ROAD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND ROAD WAS DRY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW TO AVOID ANIMAL SO THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP. UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON MAKI...

Dec 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting Crash 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT NIGHT, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANIMAL IN ROAD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND ROAD WAS DRY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW TO AVOID ANIMAL SO THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP. UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON MAKI...

Dec 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD "UNDIAGNOSABLE" PROBLEMS AINCE IT HIT 1200 MILES. I HAVE MADE 57 VISITS TO CHEVY DEALERSHIPS FOR ATTEMPTED DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIRS. THE CAR HAS LURCHED FORWARD OF ITS OWN ACCORD, MY BRAKES HAVE FAILED TO ENGAGE ON A SINGLE OCCASION, THE CAR HAS INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF DURING IDL...

Dec 28, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT NIGHT, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANIMAL IN ROAD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND ROAD WAS DRY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW TO AVOID ANIMAL SO THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP. UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON MAKI...

Dec 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT NIGHT, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANIMAL IN ROAD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND ROAD WAS DRY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW TO AVOID ANIMAL SO THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP. UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON MAKI...

Dec 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting Crash 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON A TWO LANE ROAD AT NIGHT, APPLIED BRAKES TO AVOID ANIMAL IN ROAD. CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND ROAD WAS DRY. THERE WAS PLENTY OF TIME TO SLOW TO AVOID ANIMAL SO THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP. UPON APPLICATION OF BRAKES, HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DASH LIGHTS STAYED ON MAKI...

Dec 27, 2015 Structure 55,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW. PAINT STARTED TO LOOSE SHINE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO ( I PERSONALLY WASH THE VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY CARS WASH SOUP). TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T COVER UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. COST OVER $400.00. CHECK ENGINE ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND TWO HOSES DAMAGE...

Dec 27, 2015 Engine 55,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW. PAINT STARTED TO LOOSE SHINE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO ( I PERSONALLY WASH THE VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY CARS WASH SOUP). TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T COVER UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. COST OVER $400.00. CHECK ENGINE ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND TWO HOSES DAMAGE...

Dec 27, 2015 Structure 55,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW. PAINT STARTED TO LOOSE SHINE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO ( I PERSONALLY WASH THE VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY CARS WASH SOUP). TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T COVER UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. COST OVER $400.00. CHECK ENGINE ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND TWO HOSES DAMAGE...

Dec 27, 2015 Engine 55,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW. PAINT STARTED TO LOOSE SHINE ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO ( I PERSONALLY WASH THE VEHICLE WITH PROPERLY CARS WASH SOUP). TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T COVER UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. COST OVER $400.00. CHECK ENGINE ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND TWO HOSES DAMAGE...

Dec 16, 2015 Power Train 48,230 mi

THE CLEAN AIR HOSE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY TO THE CLEAN AIR HOSE SPLIT AT THE CONVOLUTES CAUSING AN UNREGULATED AIR / FUEL RATIO AND LACK OF POWER DUE TO THE ENGINE RUNNING LEAN. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE IF ACCELERATING. MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE 77,791 KILOMETERS (48,230 MILES)

Dec 16, 2015 Power Train 48,230 mi

THE CLEAN AIR HOSE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY TO THE CLEAN AIR HOSE SPLIT AT THE CONVOLUTES CAUSING AN UNREGULATED AIR / FUEL RATIO AND LACK OF POWER DUE TO THE ENGINE RUNNING LEAN. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE IF ACCELERATING. MILEAGE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE 77,791 KILOMETERS (48,230 MILES)

Dec 9, 2015 Power Train 83,261 mi

THE CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT HAS A BUTTON THAT MUST BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT. BUTTON STICKS IN DEPRESSED POSITION. CANNOT REMOVE KEYS IN PARK POSITION. THE BUTTON BROKE I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT AND HAVE IT INSTALLED. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.

Dec 9, 2015 Power Train 83,261 mi

THE CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT HAS A BUTTON THAT MUST BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT. BUTTON STICKS IN DEPRESSED POSITION. CANNOT REMOVE KEYS IN PARK POSITION. THE BUTTON BROKE I HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT AND HAVE IT INSTALLED. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE.

Dec 6, 2015 Electrical System 30,000 mi

CAR WILL START BY ITSELF AFTER KEY IS PARTIALLY INSERTED INTO IGNITION AND CAR WILL TRY TO START OVER AND OVER IF LEFT IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF. TOOK TO DEALER THEY BLAMED ON AFTERMARKET RADIO. HOWEVER, I AM PRETTY SURE HAS DONE ALMOST FROM THE POINT PURCHASE. DISCONNECTED RADIO STUFF AND STILL ...

Dec 6, 2015 Engine 30,000 mi

CAR WILL START BY ITSELF AFTER KEY IS PARTIALLY INSERTED INTO IGNITION AND CAR WILL TRY TO START OVER AND OVER IF LEFT IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF. TOOK TO DEALER THEY BLAMED ON AFTERMARKET RADIO. HOWEVER, I AM PRETTY SURE HAS DONE ALMOST FROM THE POINT PURCHASE. DISCONNECTED RADIO STUFF AND STILL ...

Dec 6, 2015 Electrical System 30,000 mi

CAR WILL START BY ITSELF AFTER KEY IS PARTIALLY INSERTED INTO IGNITION AND CAR WILL TRY TO START OVER AND OVER IF LEFT IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF. TOOK TO DEALER THEY BLAMED ON AFTERMARKET RADIO. HOWEVER, I AM PRETTY SURE HAS DONE ALMOST FROM THE POINT PURCHASE. DISCONNECTED RADIO STUFF AND STILL ...

Dec 6, 2015 Engine 30,000 mi

CAR WILL START BY ITSELF AFTER KEY IS PARTIALLY INSERTED INTO IGNITION AND CAR WILL TRY TO START OVER AND OVER IF LEFT IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF. TOOK TO DEALER THEY BLAMED ON AFTERMARKET RADIO. HOWEVER, I AM PRETTY SURE HAS DONE ALMOST FROM THE POINT PURCHASE. DISCONNECTED RADIO STUFF AND STILL ...

Nov 16, 2015 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE A...

Nov 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE A...

Nov 16, 2015 Power Train 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE A...

Nov 16, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND POWERED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DEPRESS THE A...

Nov 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 28,000 mi

THE CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT HAS A BUTTON THAT MUST BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT. BUTTON STICKS IN DEPRESSED POSITION. CANNOT REMOVE KEYS IN PARK POSITION. VEHICLE IS 2012, 28,000 MILES.

Nov 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 28,000 mi

THE CONSOLE GEAR SHIFT HAS A BUTTON THAT MUST BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT. BUTTON STICKS IN DEPRESSED POSITION. CANNOT REMOVE KEYS IN PARK POSITION. VEHICLE IS 2012, 28,000 MILES.

Oct 28, 2015 Engine 21,000 mi

CAR WITH 21,000 MILES OVERHEATED WHILE USING THE AC. ENGINE COOLANT ALARM CAME ON AND I TURNED THE AC OFF AND LIGHT SHUT OFF ALSO. TOOK IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CHAIN AND THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST: $463.

Oct 28, 2015 Engine 21,000 mi

CAR WITH 21,000 MILES OVERHEATED WHILE USING THE AC. ENGINE COOLANT ALARM CAME ON AND I TURNED THE AC OFF AND LIGHT SHUT OFF ALSO. TOOK IT TO AN AUTO SERVICE CHAIN AND THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST: $463.

Oct 24, 2015 Steering 81,000 mi

KEY GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT WHEN IT DOES YOU HAVE TO START THE CAR TWO OR THRE TIMES BEFORE IT COMES OUT. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM A HONDA DEALER. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES TOTAL. AND I HAVE HAD THE CAR A MONTH.

Oct 24, 2015 Steering 81,000 mi

KEY GETTING STUCK IN IGNITION. IT DOESN'T DO IT ALL THE TIME BUT WHEN IT DOES YOU HAVE TO START THE CAR TWO OR THRE TIMES BEFORE IT COMES OUT. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED FROM A HONDA DEALER. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES TOTAL. AND I HAVE HAD THE CAR A MONTH.

Oct 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,021 mi

FOR 2 MONTHS MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ACCORDING TO MY OWNERS MANUAL THE GAS CAP OR AIR FILTER NEED FIXING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO GET A FREE DIAGNOSTICS READING. AT THE END OF AUGUST MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE , WON'T ACCELERATE AT TAKE OFF. THEN STARTED HEAVY JERKING AT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Power Train 40,021 mi

FOR 2 MONTHS MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ACCORDING TO MY OWNERS MANUAL THE GAS CAP OR AIR FILTER NEED FIXING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO GET A FREE DIAGNOSTICS READING. AT THE END OF AUGUST MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE , WON'T ACCELERATE AT TAKE OFF. THEN STARTED HEAVY JERKING AT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 40,021 mi

FOR 2 MONTHS MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ACCORDING TO MY OWNERS MANUAL THE GAS CAP OR AIR FILTER NEED FIXING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO GET A FREE DIAGNOSTICS READING. AT THE END OF AUGUST MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE , WON'T ACCELERATE AT TAKE OFF. THEN STARTED HEAVY JERKING AT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,021 mi

FOR 2 MONTHS MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ACCORDING TO MY OWNERS MANUAL THE GAS CAP OR AIR FILTER NEED FIXING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO GET A FREE DIAGNOSTICS READING. AT THE END OF AUGUST MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE , WON'T ACCELERATE AT TAKE OFF. THEN STARTED HEAVY JERKING AT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Power Train 40,021 mi

FOR 2 MONTHS MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ACCORDING TO MY OWNERS MANUAL THE GAS CAP OR AIR FILTER NEED FIXING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO GET A FREE DIAGNOSTICS READING. AT THE END OF AUGUST MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE , WON'T ACCELERATE AT TAKE OFF. THEN STARTED HEAVY JERKING AT ...

Oct 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 40,021 mi

FOR 2 MONTHS MY CHECK EMISSIONS LIGHT WAS COMING ON AND GOING OFF. ACCORDING TO MY OWNERS MANUAL THE GAS CAP OR AIR FILTER NEED FIXING. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO GET A FREE DIAGNOSTICS READING. AT THE END OF AUGUST MY CAR STARTED TO HESITATE , WON'T ACCELERATE AT TAKE OFF. THEN STARTED HEAVY JERKING AT ...

Oct 17, 2015 Power Train 55,650 mi

STARTING MARCH 28, 2015, WHILE PARKED IN SEVERAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARKING AREA'S, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION FOR FROM 20 MINUTES TO SEVERAL HOURS. ON APRIL 1, 2015, THE DEALER, SETH WADLEY, IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS "55729 FOUND SHIFTER TO BE BINDING INTERNALLY". THEY EXPLAIN...

Oct 17, 2015 Power Train 55,650 mi

STARTING MARCH 28, 2015, WHILE PARKED IN SEVERAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARKING AREA'S, THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION FOR FROM 20 MINUTES TO SEVERAL HOURS. ON APRIL 1, 2015, THE DEALER, SETH WADLEY, IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS "55729 FOUND SHIFTER TO BE BINDING INTERNALLY". THEY EXPLAIN...

Oct 12, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AS I WAS LEAVING THE HOUSE, SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC SAID THE VOLTAGE FROM THE BATTERY WAS SPORADIC AND PRONE TO SPIKING. THIS SPIKING CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL, AS THIS VEHICLE HAS NO SURGE PROTECTOR TO PROTECT ELECTRONIC CHIPS. BATTER AC...

Oct 12, 2015 Electrical System 55,000 mi

POWER STEERING WAS NOT WORKING AS I WAS LEAVING THE HOUSE, SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC SAID THE VOLTAGE FROM THE BATTERY WAS SPORADIC AND PRONE TO SPIKING. THIS SPIKING CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL, AS THIS VEHICLE HAS NO SURGE PROTECTOR TO PROTECT ELECTRONIC CHIPS. BATTER AC...

Sep 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

WHEN PUTTING MY CAR INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON IS NOT RELEASING THEREFORE THE CAR CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF! THE SERVICE PLACE IS CHANGING ME $315 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE GEAR SHIFT! ALSO GEAR SHIFT IS STICKING NOT WANTING TO GO INTO PARK!!!

Sep 28, 2015 Electrical System 22,000 mi

WHEN PUTTING MY CAR INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON IS NOT RELEASING THEREFORE THE CAR CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF! THE SERVICE PLACE IS CHANGING ME $315 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE GEAR SHIFT! ALSO GEAR SHIFT IS STICKING NOT WANTING TO GO INTO PARK!!!

Sep 28, 2015 Engine 44,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE IT IN THE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON SO THEY COULDN'T HELP. FINALLY LIGHT STAYED ON AND VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WOULD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A STOP LIGHT. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY T...

Sep 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 44,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE IT IN THE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON SO THEY COULDN'T HELP. FINALLY LIGHT STAYED ON AND VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WOULD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A STOP LIGHT. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY T...

Sep 28, 2015 Electrical System 44,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE IT IN THE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON SO THEY COULDN'T HELP. FINALLY LIGHT STAYED ON AND VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WOULD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A STOP LIGHT. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY T...

Sep 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 22,000 mi

WHEN PUTTING MY CAR INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON IS NOT RELEASING THEREFORE THE CAR CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF! THE SERVICE PLACE IS CHANGING ME $315 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE GEAR SHIFT! ALSO GEAR SHIFT IS STICKING NOT WANTING TO GO INTO PARK!!!

Sep 28, 2015 Electrical System 22,000 mi

WHEN PUTTING MY CAR INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON IS NOT RELEASING THEREFORE THE CAR CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF! THE SERVICE PLACE IS CHANGING ME $315 TO REPLACE THE WHOLE GEAR SHIFT! ALSO GEAR SHIFT IS STICKING NOT WANTING TO GO INTO PARK!!!

Sep 28, 2015 Engine 44,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE IT IN THE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON SO THEY COULDN'T HELP. FINALLY LIGHT STAYED ON AND VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WOULD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A STOP LIGHT. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY T...

Sep 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 44,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE IT IN THE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON SO THEY COULDN'T HELP. FINALLY LIGHT STAYED ON AND VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WOULD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A STOP LIGHT. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY T...

Sep 28, 2015 Electrical System 44,000 mi

VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE IT IN THE LIGHT WOULD NOT BE ON SO THEY COULDN'T HELP. FINALLY LIGHT STAYED ON AND VEHICLE WOULD SHUT OFF WHILE I WOULD DRIVE, ESPECIALLY IF I HIT A STOP LIGHT. I HAD TO IMMEDIATELY T...

Sep 21, 2015 Power Train 45,000 mi

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC: GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STUCK IN DEPRESSED POSITION, PREVENTING REMOVAL OF THE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN IN PARK POSITION AND ALLOWS THE SHIFTER TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AND PARK POSITIONS WITH LITTLE-TO-NO INTERVENTION. INABILITY DISENGAGE BUTTON AND TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION A...

Sep 21, 2015 Power Train 45,000 mi

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC: GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STUCK IN DEPRESSED POSITION, PREVENTING REMOVAL OF THE KEY FROM IGNITION WHEN IN PARK POSITION AND ALLOWS THE SHIFTER TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AND PARK POSITIONS WITH LITTLE-TO-NO INTERVENTION. INABILITY DISENGAGE BUTTON AND TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION A...

Sep 12, 2015 Air Bags 14,990 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON, INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST, NOW PERMANENTLY. THERE ARE THREE (3) AIR BAG RELATED RECALLS FOR 2012 CHEVROLET SONICS WHICH DETAIL THE SAME SYMPTOMS. NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THIS SONIC IS NOT PART OF ANY OF THOSE RECALLS BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. IS...

Sep 12, 2015 Electrical System 14,990 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON, INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST, NOW PERMANENTLY. THERE ARE THREE (3) AIR BAG RELATED RECALLS FOR 2012 CHEVROLET SONICS WHICH DETAIL THE SAME SYMPTOMS. NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THIS SONIC IS NOT PART OF ANY OF THOSE RECALLS BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. IS...

Sep 12, 2015 Air Bags 14,990 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON, INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST, NOW PERMANENTLY. THERE ARE THREE (3) AIR BAG RELATED RECALLS FOR 2012 CHEVROLET SONICS WHICH DETAIL THE SAME SYMPTOMS. NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THIS SONIC IS NOT PART OF ANY OF THOSE RECALLS BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. IS...

Sep 12, 2015 Electrical System 14,990 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASHBOARD CAME ON, INTERMITTENTLY AT FIRST, NOW PERMANENTLY. THERE ARE THREE (3) AIR BAG RELATED RECALLS FOR 2012 CHEVROLET SONICS WHICH DETAIL THE SAME SYMPTOMS. NEAREST CHEVROLET DEALER SAID THIS SONIC IS NOT PART OF ANY OF THOSE RECALLS BUT THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. IS...

Aug 10, 2015 Engine 66,200 mi

TOOK MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE COOLING FAN IS CRACKED, THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED (HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY STICKING FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW), AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON BECAUSE OF AN AIR DUCT OUTLET. TOTAL REPAIRS TO BE AROUND $1,000. ...

Aug 10, 2015 Engine 66,200 mi

TOOK MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC TO THE DEALER TODAY AND WAS TOLD THAT THE COOLING FAN IS CRACKED, THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED (HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE KEY STICKING FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW), AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON BECAUSE OF AN AIR DUCT OUTLET. TOTAL REPAIRS TO BE AROUND $1,000. ...

Aug 8, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

MY RADIO STAYS ON IN MY 2012 SONIC EVEN AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE CAR WAS JUMPED AND STARTED UP FINE. I DROVE THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS WITHOUT INCIDENT THEN I NOTICED THE RADIO WAS COMING ON AND O...

Aug 8, 2015 Electrical System 40,000 mi

MY RADIO STAYS ON IN MY 2012 SONIC EVEN AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED OFF. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND IT WAS COMPLETELY DEAD. THE CAR WAS JUMPED AND STARTED UP FINE. I DROVE THE CAR FOR A FEW DAYS WITHOUT INCIDENT THEN I NOTICED THE RADIO WAS COMING ON AND O...

Jul 23, 2015 Suspension 38,000 mi

1. CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING/HESITATION - SOMETIMES ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT'S RANDOM BUT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY FOR THIS, WAS BETTER FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AND NOW IS DOING IT AGAIN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS OR MAKING...

Jul 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

1. CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING/HESITATION - SOMETIMES ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT'S RANDOM BUT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY FOR THIS, WAS BETTER FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AND NOW IS DOING IT AGAIN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS OR MAKING...

Jul 23, 2015 Electrical System 38,000 mi

1. CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING/HESITATION - SOMETIMES ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT'S RANDOM BUT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY FOR THIS, WAS BETTER FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AND NOW IS DOING IT AGAIN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS OR MAKING...

Jul 23, 2015 Suspension 38,000 mi

1. CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING/HESITATION - SOMETIMES ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT'S RANDOM BUT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY FOR THIS, WAS BETTER FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AND NOW IS DOING IT AGAIN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS OR MAKING...

Jul 23, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 38,000 mi

1. CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING/HESITATION - SOMETIMES ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT'S RANDOM BUT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY FOR THIS, WAS BETTER FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AND NOW IS DOING IT AGAIN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS OR MAKING...

Jul 23, 2015 Electrical System 38,000 mi

1. CAR LOSES POWER WHEN ACCELERATING/HESITATION - SOMETIMES ALMOST FEELING LIKE THE CAR WILL SHUT DOWN. IT'S RANDOM BUT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. CAR WAS REPAIRED ONCE ALREADY FOR THIS, WAS BETTER FOR ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AND NOW IS DOING IT AGAIN. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN MERGING ONTO HIGHWAYS OR MAKING...

Jul 20, 2015 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF - AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY (PER THE MECHANIC). TOOK TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG MODULE WOULD NOT UPDATE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $750.00. HOW CAN A PART THAT HAS NEVER BEEN USED NOT BE ABLE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT HAVING TO PURCHASE A ...

Jul 20, 2015 Air Bags 72,000 mi

AIR BAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF - AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY (PER THE MECHANIC). TOOK TO OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE AIR BAG MODULE WOULD NOT UPDATE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $750.00. HOW CAN A PART THAT HAS NEVER BEEN USED NOT BE ABLE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT HAVING TO PURCHASE A ...

Jul 16, 2015 Power Train 1,663 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR AND THE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, POWERED IT OFF AND BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABL...

Jul 16, 2015 Power Train 1,663 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND ATTEMPTING TO PROCEED THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR AND THE RPMS RAPIDLY INCREASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, POWERED IT OFF AND BACK ON, AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABL...

Jul 13, 2015 Engine 47,025 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED IN ORDER TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Jul 13, 2015 Engine 47,025 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS JUMPSTARTED IN ORDER TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Jul 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other

STICK SHIFT BUTTON STARTED TO STCK AND NOW THE BITTON IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM. IT IS BARLY SHIFTING TO R, P OR DRIVE. HITS CAUSE U CANT PUSH IN BUTTON. SOMETIMES CANT PUT IN PARK OR KEY IS STUCK CAUSE IT ISNT IN PARK ALL THE WAY. THIS IS GOING TO MESS UP MY TRANSMITION!!!

Jul 3, 2015 Unknown Or Other

STICK SHIFT BUTTON STARTED TO STCK AND NOW THE BITTON IS BROKEN AT THE BOTTOM. IT IS BARLY SHIFTING TO R, P OR DRIVE. HITS CAUSE U CANT PUSH IN BUTTON. SOMETIMES CANT PUT IN PARK OR KEY IS STUCK CAUSE IT ISNT IN PARK ALL THE WAY. THIS IS GOING TO MESS UP MY TRANSMITION!!!

Jul 1, 2015 Power Train 66,655 mi

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STUCK IN DEPRESSED POSITION UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND REMOVE KEY AND HAVE TO TRY AND POP OUT BUTTON TO PARK CAR AND REMOVE KEY.

Jul 1, 2015 Power Train 66,655 mi

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON STUCK IN DEPRESSED POSITION UNABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND REMOVE KEY AND HAVE TO TRY AND POP OUT BUTTON TO PARK CAR AND REMOVE KEY.

Jun 22, 2015 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO ENGAGE IN THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE GEAR SHIFT SWITCHED BACK INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Jun 22, 2015 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO ENGAGE IN THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE GEAR SHIFT SWITCHED BACK INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Jun 18, 2015 Power Train 28,765 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR DUCT/VALVE CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, TH...

Jun 18, 2015 Engine 28,765 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR DUCT/VALVE CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, TH...

Jun 18, 2015 Power Train 28,765 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR DUCT/VALVE CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, TH...

Jun 18, 2015 Engine 28,765 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR DUCT/VALVE CRACKED AND THE TRANSMISSION CABLE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, TH...

Jun 13, 2015 Power Train 201,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT 6 SPEED MANUAL TO REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE MULTIPLE REPAIRS DONE. WHEN SHOP INSTALLED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY THEY USED ALL NEW OEM CLUTCH PARTS AND HAD A CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SLAVE CYLINDER, OVER EXTEND AND BLOW OUT SEAL, LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. ( ABOUT MARCH 26TH 2015.) ISSUE WAS NAR...

Jun 13, 2015 Power Train 201,000 mi

I TOOK MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT 6 SPEED MANUAL TO REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE MULTIPLE REPAIRS DONE. WHEN SHOP INSTALLED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY THEY USED ALL NEW OEM CLUTCH PARTS AND HAD A CLUTCH HYDRAULIC SLAVE CYLINDER, OVER EXTEND AND BLOW OUT SEAL, LEAKING BRAKE FLUID. ( ABOUT MARCH 26TH 2015.) ISSUE WAS NAR...

Jun 10, 2015 Engine 45,000 mi

WHEN MY WIFE PLACES CAR IN PARK, REMOVES KEYS, THE CAR WILL ATTEMPT TO RESTART?!! YES RE-START<< THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS & I AM FEARFUL FOR HER LIFE!!!! 2012 SONIC WAS PURCHASED @ JON HALL CHEVROLET IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL. IN 2011. WITH 700+ MILES ON IT ALREADY. I'D CERTAINLY APPRECIATE SOMEBODY CONT...

Jun 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

WHEN MY WIFE PLACES CAR IN PARK, REMOVES KEYS, THE CAR WILL ATTEMPT TO RESTART?!! YES RE-START<< THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS & I AM FEARFUL FOR HER LIFE!!!! 2012 SONIC WAS PURCHASED @ JON HALL CHEVROLET IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL. IN 2011. WITH 700+ MILES ON IT ALREADY. I'D CERTAINLY APPRECIATE SOMEBODY CONT...

Jun 10, 2015 Air Bags 12,361 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY CHEVY SONIC 2012, I WENT TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE 3 MONTHS LATER. AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE GONE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS THE GAS CAP WHICH BY THE WAY HAD A RECALL ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THAT THE ...

Jun 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,361 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY CHEVY SONIC 2012, I WENT TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE 3 MONTHS LATER. AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE GONE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS THE GAS CAP WHICH BY THE WAY HAD A RECALL ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THAT THE ...

Jun 10, 2015 Exterior Lighting 12,361 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY CHEVY SONIC 2012, I WENT TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE 3 MONTHS LATER. AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE GONE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS THE GAS CAP WHICH BY THE WAY HAD A RECALL ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THAT THE ...

Jun 10, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRE...

Jun 10, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRE...

Jun 10, 2015 Engine 45,000 mi

WHEN MY WIFE PLACES CAR IN PARK, REMOVES KEYS, THE CAR WILL ATTEMPT TO RESTART?!! YES RE-START<< THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS & I AM FEARFUL FOR HER LIFE!!!! 2012 SONIC WAS PURCHASED @ JON HALL CHEVROLET IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL. IN 2011. WITH 700+ MILES ON IT ALREADY. I'D CERTAINLY APPRECIATE SOMEBODY CONT...

Jun 10, 2015 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

WHEN MY WIFE PLACES CAR IN PARK, REMOVES KEYS, THE CAR WILL ATTEMPT TO RESTART?!! YES RE-START<< THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS & I AM FEARFUL FOR HER LIFE!!!! 2012 SONIC WAS PURCHASED @ JON HALL CHEVROLET IN DAYTONA BEACH, FL. IN 2011. WITH 700+ MILES ON IT ALREADY. I'D CERTAINLY APPRECIATE SOMEBODY CONT...

Jun 10, 2015 Air Bags 12,361 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY CHEVY SONIC 2012, I WENT TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE 3 MONTHS LATER. AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE GONE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS THE GAS CAP WHICH BY THE WAY HAD A RECALL ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THAT THE ...

Jun 10, 2015 Visibility/wiper 12,361 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY CHEVY SONIC 2012, I WENT TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE 3 MONTHS LATER. AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE GONE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS THE GAS CAP WHICH BY THE WAY HAD A RECALL ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THAT THE ...

Jun 10, 2015 Exterior Lighting 12,361 mi

AFTER PURCHASING MY CHEVY SONIC 2012, I WENT TO GET MY FIRST OIL CHANGE 3 MONTHS LATER. AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE GONE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES, AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT WAS THE GAS CAP WHICH BY THE WAY HAD A RECALL ON IT. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON A WEEK LATER. TOOK IT BACK THEY SAID THAT THE ...

Jun 10, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRE...

Jun 10, 2015 Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THE KEYS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRE...

Jun 8, 2015 Traction Control System 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 8, 2015 Traction Control System 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 8, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS APPEARED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 5, 2015 Electrical System 40,120 mi

MY RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF ON HOURS AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. I'VE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE EVERYTIME I EXIT THE CAR SO THE BATTERY WON'T DRAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH FIXING THIS PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'VE CALLED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHA...

Jun 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 40,120 mi

MY RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF ON HOURS AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. I'VE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE EVERYTIME I EXIT THE CAR SO THE BATTERY WON'T DRAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH FIXING THIS PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'VE CALLED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHA...

Jun 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 40,120 mi

MY RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF ON HOURS AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. I'VE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE EVERYTIME I EXIT THE CAR SO THE BATTERY WON'T DRAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH FIXING THIS PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'VE CALLED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHA...

Jun 5, 2015 Electrical System 40,120 mi

MY RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF ON HOURS AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. I'VE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE EVERYTIME I EXIT THE CAR SO THE BATTERY WON'T DRAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH FIXING THIS PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'VE CALLED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHA...

Jun 5, 2015 Unknown Or Other 40,120 mi

MY RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF ON HOURS AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. I'VE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE EVERYTIME I EXIT THE CAR SO THE BATTERY WON'T DRAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH FIXING THIS PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'VE CALLED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHA...

Jun 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 40,120 mi

MY RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF ON HOURS AFTER MY CAR HAS BEEN TURNED OFF. I'VE HAD TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE EVERYTIME I EXIT THE CAR SO THE BATTERY WON'T DRAIN. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN WITH FIXING THIS PROBLEM. IT'S BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW. I'VE CALLED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CAR WAS PURCHA...

Jun 2, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK, NOT ALLOWING RELEASING KEY FROM IGNITION. DRIVER HAS TO HAVE LUBRICANT ON HAND AT ALL TIMES, TO GET SHIFTER BUTTON UNSTUCK. HOWEVER LATELY IT IS GETTING SOMEWHAT HARDER TO GET IT TO WORK

Jun 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK, NOT ALLOWING RELEASING KEY FROM IGNITION. DRIVER HAS TO HAVE LUBRICANT ON HAND AT ALL TIMES, TO GET SHIFTER BUTTON UNSTUCK. HOWEVER LATELY IT IS GETTING SOMEWHAT HARDER TO GET IT TO WORK

Jun 2, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. DEALER CODES: P0101, P0171, THROTTLE BODY INTAKE TUBE TORN ALLOWING UNMETERED AIR TO ENTER ENGINE. REPAIR COST ABOUT $450 PLEASE ADVISE IF THIS IS FREQUENT OCCURRENCE IN CHEVY SONIC MY 12. ARE THERE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS SUBJECT T...

Jun 2, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK, NOT ALLOWING RELEASING KEY FROM IGNITION. DRIVER HAS TO HAVE LUBRICANT ON HAND AT ALL TIMES, TO GET SHIFTER BUTTON UNSTUCK. HOWEVER LATELY IT IS GETTING SOMEWHAT HARDER TO GET IT TO WORK

Jun 2, 2015 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK, NOT ALLOWING RELEASING KEY FROM IGNITION. DRIVER HAS TO HAVE LUBRICANT ON HAND AT ALL TIMES, TO GET SHIFTER BUTTON UNSTUCK. HOWEVER LATELY IT IS GETTING SOMEWHAT HARDER TO GET IT TO WORK

Jun 2, 2015 Engine 50,000 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK CAR TO DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. DEALER CODES: P0101, P0171, THROTTLE BODY INTAKE TUBE TORN ALLOWING UNMETERED AIR TO ENTER ENGINE. REPAIR COST ABOUT $450 PLEASE ADVISE IF THIS IS FREQUENT OCCURRENCE IN CHEVY SONIC MY 12. ARE THERE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS SUBJECT T...

Jun 1, 2015 Power Train 26,700 mi

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON GOT STUCK IN DOWN POSITION AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN GEAR SHIFT WAS IN PLACED IN PARK. THE CAR COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED THREE DAYS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED ON THE CAR. THE GEAR SHIFT HAD TO BE ...

Jun 1, 2015 Power Train 26,700 mi

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON GOT STUCK IN DOWN POSITION AND WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN GEAR SHIFT WAS IN PLACED IN PARK. THE CAR COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY TURNED OFF AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED THREE DAYS AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED ON THE CAR. THE GEAR SHIFT HAD TO BE ...

May 31, 2015 Engine 45,000 mi

I AM OWNER OF 2012 CHEVY SONIC, YESTERDAY AGAIN - WHEN I SHUT OFF MY CAR ...IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN JUST AFTER I SHUT THE KEY OFF CAR WAS IN PARK. PLZE DO H E L P - M E !!!

May 31, 2015 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I AM OWNER OF 2012 CHEVY SONIC, YESTERDAY AGAIN - WHEN I SHUT OFF MY CAR ...IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN JUST AFTER I SHUT THE KEY OFF CAR WAS IN PARK. PLZE DO H E L P - M E !!!

May 31, 2015 Engine 45,000 mi

I AM OWNER OF 2012 CHEVY SONIC, YESTERDAY AGAIN - WHEN I SHUT OFF MY CAR ...IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN JUST AFTER I SHUT THE KEY OFF CAR WAS IN PARK. PLZE DO H E L P - M E !!!

May 31, 2015 Electrical System 45,000 mi

I AM OWNER OF 2012 CHEVY SONIC, YESTERDAY AGAIN - WHEN I SHUT OFF MY CAR ...IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN JUST AFTER I SHUT THE KEY OFF CAR WAS IN PARK. PLZE DO H E L P - M E !!!

May 28, 2015 Power Train 44,673 mi

DURING THE LAST WEEK HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE KEY NOT RELEASING FROM STEERING COLUMN. THE LAST TWO DAYS GEAR SHIFTER GETTING VERY HARD TO SHIFT AND BUTTON STICKS AND KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, AND WHEELS WILL NOT LOCK. HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN CAR WHICH IS NOT A VERY SAFE THING TO DO. HAVE NOTICED TODAY...

May 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 44,673 mi

DURING THE LAST WEEK HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE KEY NOT RELEASING FROM STEERING COLUMN. THE LAST TWO DAYS GEAR SHIFTER GETTING VERY HARD TO SHIFT AND BUTTON STICKS AND KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, AND WHEELS WILL NOT LOCK. HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN CAR WHICH IS NOT A VERY SAFE THING TO DO. HAVE NOTICED TODAY...

May 28, 2015 Power Train 44,673 mi

DURING THE LAST WEEK HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE KEY NOT RELEASING FROM STEERING COLUMN. THE LAST TWO DAYS GEAR SHIFTER GETTING VERY HARD TO SHIFT AND BUTTON STICKS AND KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, AND WHEELS WILL NOT LOCK. HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN CAR WHICH IS NOT A VERY SAFE THING TO DO. HAVE NOTICED TODAY...

May 28, 2015 Unknown Or Other 44,673 mi

DURING THE LAST WEEK HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE KEY NOT RELEASING FROM STEERING COLUMN. THE LAST TWO DAYS GEAR SHIFTER GETTING VERY HARD TO SHIFT AND BUTTON STICKS AND KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, AND WHEELS WILL NOT LOCK. HAVE HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN CAR WHICH IS NOT A VERY SAFE THING TO DO. HAVE NOTICED TODAY...

May 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash 74,628 mi

I WAS GOING DOWN DENTON ROAD AND HIT A DEER GOING 55 MPH. THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS DAMAGED REALLY BAD ALMOST $5,000.00 OF DAMAGE. I HAVE TWO SLIPPED DISK IN MY BACK BECAUSE OF THE INCIDENT. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

May 20, 2015 Air Bags Crash 74,628 mi

I WAS GOING DOWN DENTON ROAD AND HIT A DEER GOING 55 MPH. THE FRONT OF MY CAR WAS DAMAGED REALLY BAD ALMOST $5,000.00 OF DAMAGE. I HAVE TWO SLIPPED DISK IN MY BACK BECAUSE OF THE INCIDENT. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

May 13, 2015 Power Train 27,110 mi

THE SHIFT KNOB BUTTON IS STICKING. I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEHICLE. MORE IMPORTANTLY THE CAR IS NEVER FULLY IN PARK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM IMMEDIATELY. HE SAID THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT WAS NOT A RECALL. THERE SHOULD BE...

May 13, 2015 Power Train 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SWITCHED TO PARK. IN ADDITION, WHEN IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

May 13, 2015 Power Train 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE IGNITION KEY REMAINED STUCK AND FAILED TO TURN. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...

May 13, 2015 Power Train 27,110 mi

THE SHIFT KNOB BUTTON IS STICKING. I CANNOT REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE VEHICLE. MORE IMPORTANTLY THE CAR IS NEVER FULLY IN PARK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE CAR FROM IMMEDIATELY. HE SAID THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT WAS NOT A RECALL. THERE SHOULD BE...

May 13, 2015 Power Train 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE SHIFTER COULD NOT BE SWITCHED TO PARK. IN ADDITION, WHEN IN PARK, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

May 13, 2015 Power Train 44,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE IGNITION KEY REMAINED STUCK AND FAILED TO TURN. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS...

May 1, 2015 Visibility/wiper 36,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID, THE WINDSHIELD FLUID FAILED TO EMIT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIPER FLUID WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR...

May 1, 2015 Visibility/wiper 36,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACTIVATE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID, THE WINDSHIELD FLUID FAILED TO EMIT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE WIPER FLUID WAS LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILUR...

Apr 17, 2015 Power Train 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TURBINE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Apr 17, 2015 Power Train 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SLOW DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TURBINE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W...

Apr 8, 2015 Power Train 110,000 mi

THE SHIFTER BUTTON STICKS WHEN PRESSED. THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO BE RELEASED. IT ALSO DOESN'T LOCK THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PLACE ALLOWING THE SHIFTER TO MOVE FROM PARK TO 1 GEAR WITH NO INTERVENTION. *TR

Apr 8, 2015 Power Train 110,000 mi

THE SHIFTER BUTTON STICKS WHEN PRESSED. THIS DOES NOT ALLOW THE KEY TO BE RELEASED. IT ALSO DOESN'T LOCK THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PLACE ALLOWING THE SHIFTER TO MOVE FROM PARK TO 1 GEAR WITH NO INTERVENTION. *TR

Mar 26, 2015 Air Bags 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A CELL PHONE IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT IND...

Mar 26, 2015 Air Bags 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRONIC INTERFERENCE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A CELL PHONE IN THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT IND...

Mar 17, 2015 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL. *SMD THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR 18 DAYS WITHOUT PERFORMING ANY WORK. RECALL # 14V315000. *JB

Mar 17, 2015 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE RECALL. *SMD THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR 18 DAYS WITHOUT PERFORMING ANY WORK. RECALL # 14V315000. *JB

Mar 16, 2015 Power Train 32,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON WAS LOCKED IN PARK AND I COULD NOT RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, ADVICE SAID TO PUSH HARD TO THE LEFT ON THE GEAR SHIFT TO POP THE BUTTON BACK OUT. I DID THAT WHILE JOSTLING THE BUTTON AND IT DID POP OUT. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON ...

Mar 16, 2015 Power Train 32,000 mi

THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON WAS LOCKED IN PARK AND I COULD NOT RELEASE THE KEY FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, ADVICE SAID TO PUSH HARD TO THE LEFT ON THE GEAR SHIFT TO POP THE BUTTON BACK OUT. I DID THAT WHILE JOSTLING THE BUTTON AND IT DID POP OUT. WHEN I PRESSED THE BUTTON ...

Feb 28, 2015 Power Train 30,000 mi

WHEN PLACING THE CAR IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T DISENGAGE. SINCE IT DOESN'T DISENGAGE THE KEYS CAN'T BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR. IF THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE THE BUTTON STAYS STUCK CAUSING THE SHIFTER TO BE ENGAGED AND ABLE TO FREELY SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR PARK WH...

Feb 28, 2015 Power Train 30,000 mi

WHEN PLACING THE CAR IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T DISENGAGE. SINCE IT DOESN'T DISENGAGE THE KEYS CAN'T BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR. IF THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE THE BUTTON STAYS STUCK CAUSING THE SHIFTER TO BE ENGAGED AND ABLE TO FREELY SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR PARK WH...

Feb 23, 2015 Power Train 41,000 mi

(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK IN ENGAGE. ALLOWS FREE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PRESSED. MAY EASILY BE BUMPED INTO NEUTRAL, DRIVE, REVERSE, OR MANUAL WITH JUST A TOUCH. ALSO APPLIES IF IN DRIVE OR ANY OTHER GEAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF...

Feb 23, 2015 Power Train 41,000 mi

(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT GETS STUCK IN ENGAGE. ALLOWS FREE SHIFTING FROM PARK TO ANY GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING PRESSED. MAY EASILY BE BUMPED INTO NEUTRAL, DRIVE, REVERSE, OR MANUAL WITH JUST A TOUCH. ALSO APPLIES IF IN DRIVE OR ANY OTHER GEAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF...

Feb 15, 2015 Power Train 46,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC AND THE GEARSHIFT WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND AN ACCIDENTAL BUMP WILL KNOCK THE CAR INTO ANOTHER GEAR WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS TO ME AND OTHERS. READING ONLINE THREADS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS AFFECTING MANY OTHER CARS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I NOTICE THAT GM WAIT UNTIL T...

Feb 15, 2015 Power Train 46,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC AND THE GEARSHIFT WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE AND AN ACCIDENTAL BUMP WILL KNOCK THE CAR INTO ANOTHER GEAR WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS TO ME AND OTHERS. READING ONLINE THREADS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT THIS AFFECTING MANY OTHER CARS OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I NOTICE THAT GM WAIT UNTIL T...

Feb 10, 2015 Power Train 25,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, I'VE NOTICED A DECEASE IN POWER AND HESITATION IN ITS AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND EACH TIME THE SERVICE TECHS (EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER) HAS TOLD ME AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS BEHAVING "NOR...

Feb 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, I'VE NOTICED A DECEASE IN POWER AND HESITATION IN ITS AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND EACH TIME THE SERVICE TECHS (EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER) HAS TOLD ME AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS BEHAVING "NOR...

Feb 10, 2015 Engine 25,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, I'VE NOTICED A DECEASE IN POWER AND HESITATION IN ITS AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND EACH TIME THE SERVICE TECHS (EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER) HAS TOLD ME AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS BEHAVING "NOR...

Feb 10, 2015 Power Train 25,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, I'VE NOTICED A DECEASE IN POWER AND HESITATION IN ITS AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND EACH TIME THE SERVICE TECHS (EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER) HAS TOLD ME AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS BEHAVING "NOR...

Feb 10, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 25,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, I'VE NOTICED A DECEASE IN POWER AND HESITATION IN ITS AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND EACH TIME THE SERVICE TECHS (EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER) HAS TOLD ME AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS BEHAVING "NOR...

Feb 10, 2015 Engine 25,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2012 CHEVY SONIC, I'VE NOTICED A DECEASE IN POWER AND HESITATION IN ITS AUTOMATIC SHIFTING BETWEEN GEARS. I'VE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE SAME ISSUE, AND EACH TIME THE SERVICE TECHS (EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER) HAS TOLD ME AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS BEHAVING "NOR...

Feb 5, 2015 Structure

AS THE ONLY DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, I AM MAD THAT MY DOOR MALFUNCTIONED. *TR

Feb 5, 2015 Structure

AS THE ONLY DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, I AM MAD THAT MY DOOR MALFUNCTIONED. *TR

Jan 29, 2015 Air Bags 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 29, 2015 Air Bags 27,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG OFF LIGHT SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE ...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 48,419 mi

THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, AND ONCE IN PARK THAT RELEASES THE KEY CAME APART. IT HAS BEEN STICKING FOR AWHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOMETHING SHARP STARTED POKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTON, AND IT HAS CUT MY HUSBAND'S HAND. NOW THE BUTTON BARELY PUSHES IN AND THE CAR IS VERY ...

Jan 22, 2015 Power Train 48,419 mi

THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, AND ONCE IN PARK THAT RELEASES THE KEY CAME APART. IT HAS BEEN STICKING FOR AWHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOMETHING SHARP STARTED POKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTON, AND IT HAS CUT MY HUSBAND'S HAND. NOW THE BUTTON BARELY PUSHES IN AND THE CAR IS VERY ...

Jan 22, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 48,419 mi

THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, AND ONCE IN PARK THAT RELEASES THE KEY CAME APART. IT HAS BEEN STICKING FOR AWHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOMETHING SHARP STARTED POKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTON, AND IT HAS CUT MY HUSBAND'S HAND. NOW THE BUTTON BARELY PUSHES IN AND THE CAR IS VERY ...

Jan 22, 2015 Electrical System 48,419 mi

THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, AND ONCE IN PARK THAT RELEASES THE KEY CAME APART. IT HAS BEEN STICKING FOR AWHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOMETHING SHARP STARTED POKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTON, AND IT HAS CUT MY HUSBAND'S HAND. NOW THE BUTTON BARELY PUSHES IN AND THE CAR IS VERY ...

Jan 22, 2015 Power Train 48,419 mi

THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, AND ONCE IN PARK THAT RELEASES THE KEY CAME APART. IT HAS BEEN STICKING FOR AWHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOMETHING SHARP STARTED POKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTON, AND IT HAS CUT MY HUSBAND'S HAND. NOW THE BUTTON BARELY PUSHES IN AND THE CAR IS VERY ...

Jan 22, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 48,419 mi

THE BUTTON TO RELEASE THE CAR OUT OF GEAR, AND ONCE IN PARK THAT RELEASES THE KEY CAME APART. IT HAS BEEN STICKING FOR AWHILE THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, SOMETHING SHARP STARTED POKING OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE BUTTON, AND IT HAS CUT MY HUSBAND'S HAND. NOW THE BUTTON BARELY PUSHES IN AND THE CAR IS VERY ...

Jan 19, 2015 Power Train 39,000 mi

WHEN I PLACE THE CAR IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT COMPLETELY RELEASE OR REGISTER THE CAR IS IN PARK. MY KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, AND I HAVE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE THEN PARK SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE KEY WILL RELEASE. *TR

Jan 19, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 39,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, BUT THE LATEST IS THE ENGINE LIGHT, REDUCED POWER LIGHT, AND THE GAS CAP. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND REDUCED POWER LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS GOING 45 MPH. TOOK THE CAR TO [XXX], AN...

Jan 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 39,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, BUT THE LATEST IS THE ENGINE LIGHT, REDUCED POWER LIGHT, AND THE GAS CAP. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND REDUCED POWER LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS GOING 45 MPH. TOOK THE CAR TO [XXX], AN...

Jan 19, 2015 Power Train 39,000 mi

WHEN I PLACE THE CAR IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT COMPLETELY RELEASE OR REGISTER THE CAR IS IN PARK. MY KEY WILL NOT RELEASE, AND I HAVE TO PLACE THE CAR IN DRIVE THEN PARK SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE KEY WILL RELEASE. *TR

Jan 19, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 39,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, BUT THE LATEST IS THE ENGINE LIGHT, REDUCED POWER LIGHT, AND THE GAS CAP. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND REDUCED POWER LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS GOING 45 MPH. TOOK THE CAR TO [XXX], AN...

Jan 19, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 39,000 mi

I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, BUT THE LATEST IS THE ENGINE LIGHT, REDUCED POWER LIGHT, AND THE GAS CAP. WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT, AND REDUCED POWER LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY SLOWED DOWN WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS GOING 45 MPH. TOOK THE CAR TO [XXX], AN...

Jan 13, 2015 Steering

JUST GOT THE CAR AND THE SWITCH BUTTON IS GETTING STUCK AND MY KEY WON'T COME OUT OF THE IGNITION IT'S BEEN HAPPENING NOT EVERY TIME I TRY TO PARK IT AND WON'T STAY FULLY IN PARK. *TR

Jan 13, 2015 Steering

JUST GOT THE CAR AND THE SWITCH BUTTON IS GETTING STUCK AND MY KEY WON'T COME OUT OF THE IGNITION IT'S BEEN HAPPENING NOT EVERY TIME I TRY TO PARK IT AND WON'T STAY FULLY IN PARK. *TR

Jan 9, 2015 Steering 40,758 mi

GEAR SHIFT KNOB STICKS PREVENTING REMOVAL OF KEY. 2. GEAR SHIFT KNOB WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION PREVENTING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS UNOCCUPIED, THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR NATURE ON WEB FORUMS. *TR

Jan 9, 2015 Power Train 40,758 mi

GEAR SHIFT KNOB STICKS PREVENTING REMOVAL OF KEY. 2. GEAR SHIFT KNOB WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION PREVENTING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS UNOCCUPIED, THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR NATURE ON WEB FORUMS. *TR

Jan 9, 2015 Steering 40,758 mi

GEAR SHIFT KNOB STICKS PREVENTING REMOVAL OF KEY. 2. GEAR SHIFT KNOB WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION PREVENTING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS UNOCCUPIED, THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR NATURE ON WEB FORUMS. *TR

Jan 9, 2015 Power Train 40,758 mi

GEAR SHIFT KNOB STICKS PREVENTING REMOVAL OF KEY. 2. GEAR SHIFT KNOB WILL NOT RETURN TO NORMAL POSITION PREVENTING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN VEHICLE IS UNOCCUPIED, THIS SEEMS TO BE COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR NATURE ON WEB FORUMS. *TR

Jan 6, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO FIND A LEAK AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Jan 6, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO FIND A LEAK AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Dec 24, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN IDLING AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE UNKNOWN PARTS NE...

Dec 24, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN IDLING AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THE UNKNOWN PARTS NE...

Dec 10, 2014 Suspension 26,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAS GOTTEN ITS SECOND FLAT TIRE FROM ALIGNMENT ISSUES, AND IS ABOUT TO NEED A THIRD TIRE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS 26000 MILES WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, OTHER THEN MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE TIRES COMPLETELY RUN BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE, AND A SHAKING IS EXPERIENCED...

Dec 10, 2014 Steering 26,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAS GOTTEN ITS SECOND FLAT TIRE FROM ALIGNMENT ISSUES, AND IS ABOUT TO NEED A THIRD TIRE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS 26000 MILES WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, OTHER THEN MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE TIRES COMPLETELY RUN BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE, AND A SHAKING IS EXPERIENCED...

Dec 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 26,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAS GOTTEN ITS SECOND FLAT TIRE FROM ALIGNMENT ISSUES, AND IS ABOUT TO NEED A THIRD TIRE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS 26000 MILES WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, OTHER THEN MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE TIRES COMPLETELY RUN BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE, AND A SHAKING IS EXPERIENCED...

Dec 10, 2014 Suspension 26,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAS GOTTEN ITS SECOND FLAT TIRE FROM ALIGNMENT ISSUES, AND IS ABOUT TO NEED A THIRD TIRE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS 26000 MILES WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, OTHER THEN MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE TIRES COMPLETELY RUN BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE, AND A SHAKING IS EXPERIENCED...

Dec 10, 2014 Steering 26,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAS GOTTEN ITS SECOND FLAT TIRE FROM ALIGNMENT ISSUES, AND IS ABOUT TO NEED A THIRD TIRE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS 26000 MILES WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, OTHER THEN MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE TIRES COMPLETELY RUN BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE, AND A SHAKING IS EXPERIENCED...

Dec 10, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 26,000 mi

MY 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC HAS GOTTEN ITS SECOND FLAT TIRE FROM ALIGNMENT ISSUES, AND IS ABOUT TO NEED A THIRD TIRE REPLACED. THE CAR HAS 26000 MILES WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH, OTHER THEN MAJOR STEERING ISSUES. THE TIRES COMPLETELY RUN BALD ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE TIRE, AND A SHAKING IS EXPERIENCED...

Dec 9, 2014 Power Train 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...

Dec 9, 2014 Power Train 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BECAME DIFFICULT TO SHIFT AND HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURBO TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...

Dec 8, 2014 Visibility/wiper 38,286 mi

FIRST OF ALL THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINE KEEPS POPPING OF MY CAR NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SO THE TANK IS ALWAYS EMPTY. SECOND WHILE DRIVING MY CAR RADIO FLICKERS ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY GOES BLACK NOT ONLY THAT MY CAR SPEEDOMETER IS ELECTRICAL AND AFTER 30 MIN OF D...

Dec 8, 2014 Electrical System 38,286 mi

FIRST OF ALL THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINE KEEPS POPPING OF MY CAR NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SO THE TANK IS ALWAYS EMPTY. SECOND WHILE DRIVING MY CAR RADIO FLICKERS ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY GOES BLACK NOT ONLY THAT MY CAR SPEEDOMETER IS ELECTRICAL AND AFTER 30 MIN OF D...

Dec 8, 2014 Visibility/wiper 38,286 mi

FIRST OF ALL THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINE KEEPS POPPING OF MY CAR NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SO THE TANK IS ALWAYS EMPTY. SECOND WHILE DRIVING MY CAR RADIO FLICKERS ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY GOES BLACK NOT ONLY THAT MY CAR SPEEDOMETER IS ELECTRICAL AND AFTER 30 MIN OF D...

Dec 8, 2014 Electrical System 38,286 mi

FIRST OF ALL THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINE KEEPS POPPING OF MY CAR NOT ALLOWING ME TO USE MY WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID SO THE TANK IS ALWAYS EMPTY. SECOND WHILE DRIVING MY CAR RADIO FLICKERS ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES COMPLETELY GOES BLACK NOT ONLY THAT MY CAR SPEEDOMETER IS ELECTRICAL AND AFTER 30 MIN OF D...

Dec 1, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Dec 1, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 50,300 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT FELT LIKE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING . WE HAVE A 6 SPEED MANUAL TURBO CHEVY SONIC. WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER THE 36000 WARRANTY AN ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER. I BELIEVE THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH TURBO ? THEY REPAIRED THE FAULT ...

Nov 28, 2014 Engine 50,300 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT FELT LIKE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING . WE HAVE A 6 SPEED MANUAL TURBO CHEVY SONIC. WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER THE 36000 WARRANTY AN ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER. I BELIEVE THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH TURBO ? THEY REPAIRED THE FAULT ...

Nov 28, 2014 Power Train 50,300 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT FELT LIKE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING . WE HAVE A 6 SPEED MANUAL TURBO CHEVY SONIC. WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER THE 36000 WARRANTY AN ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER. I BELIEVE THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH TURBO ? THEY REPAIRED THE FAULT ...

Nov 28, 2014 Engine 50,300 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT FELT LIKE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING . WE HAVE A 6 SPEED MANUAL TURBO CHEVY SONIC. WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER THE 36000 WARRANTY AN ENGINE FAULT LIGHT CAME ON AND WE BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER. I BELIEVE THEY SAID IT HAD TO DO WITH TURBO ? THEY REPAIRED THE FAULT ...

Nov 25, 2014 Air Bags 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Nov 25, 2014 Air Bags 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE A PASSENGER WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH OFF AND ON. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY AND MAY NOT DEPLOY WHEN NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER...

Nov 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

MY CAR WAS LOSING SPEED EVEN UPON PRESSING THE GAS, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC THE RPM'S WENT ALL THE WAY TO 7 AND THEN I LET OFF THE GAS AND THEY WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN. THEN IT FINALLY STARTED REGAIN SPEED. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CODE WAS PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM , I AM VERY FU...

Nov 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

MY CAR WAS LOSING SPEED EVEN UPON PRESSING THE GAS, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC THE RPM'S WENT ALL THE WAY TO 7 AND THEN I LET OFF THE GAS AND THEY WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN. THEN IT FINALLY STARTED REGAIN SPEED. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CODE WAS PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM , I AM VERY FU...

Nov 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 63,000 mi

MY CAR WAS LOSING SPEED EVEN UPON PRESSING THE GAS, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC THE RPM'S WENT ALL THE WAY TO 7 AND THEN I LET OFF THE GAS AND THEY WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN. THEN IT FINALLY STARTED REGAIN SPEED. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CODE WAS PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM , I AM VERY FU...

Nov 18, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 63,000 mi

MY CAR WAS LOSING SPEED EVEN UPON PRESSING THE GAS, IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC THE RPM'S WENT ALL THE WAY TO 7 AND THEN I LET OFF THE GAS AND THEY WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN. THEN IT FINALLY STARTED REGAIN SPEED. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CODE WAS PERTAINING TO THE FUEL SYSTEM , I AM VERY FU...

Nov 17, 2014 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER BECAME LODGED IN ONE GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED DAILY AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE E...

Nov 17, 2014 Power Train 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER BECAME LODGED IN ONE GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED DAILY AND NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE E...

Nov 10, 2014 Service Brakes 16,000 mi

WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE BRAKE FRONT PADS DON'T CATCH ALL THE WAY SOME TIMES EVEN THE ROADS ARE DRY. IT IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE IF I'M DRIVING OVER A BUMPY ROAD AND APPLY THE BRAKES YOU CAN FEEL THE SKIPPING OF THE BRAKES NOT CATCHING. HAD BRAKES INSPECTED THEY ARE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH LIF...

Nov 10, 2014 Service Brakes 16,000 mi

WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE THE BRAKE FRONT PADS DON'T CATCH ALL THE WAY SOME TIMES EVEN THE ROADS ARE DRY. IT IS ESPECIALLY NOTICEABLE IF I'M DRIVING OVER A BUMPY ROAD AND APPLY THE BRAKES YOU CAN FEEL THE SKIPPING OF THE BRAKES NOT CATCHING. HAD BRAKES INSPECTED THEY ARE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH LIF...

Nov 7, 2014 Power Train 54,000 mi

BUTTON ON SHIFTER KNOB THAT ALLOWS CAR TO BE PUT INTO GEAR GETS STUCK AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS. THIS ALLOWS THE CAR TO ACCIDENTALLY BE PUT INTO GEAR. THIS PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO REMOVE YOUR KEY FROM THE IGNITION, FORCING YOU TO LEAVE YOUR KEY IN THE IGNITION IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE...

Nov 7, 2014 Power Train 54,000 mi

BUTTON ON SHIFTER KNOB THAT ALLOWS CAR TO BE PUT INTO GEAR GETS STUCK AND EVENTUALLY BREAKS. THIS ALLOWS THE CAR TO ACCIDENTALLY BE PUT INTO GEAR. THIS PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO REMOVE YOUR KEY FROM THE IGNITION, FORCING YOU TO LEAVE YOUR KEY IN THE IGNITION IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 24,543 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH TRAFFIC AT CORRECT SPEED DOWN MAIN ROAD. WHEN SUDDENLY A LADY THAT DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT AWAY PULLED OUT INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. SHE HIT THE SIDE OF MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE AREA OF MY FRONT WHEEL. THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD THAT MY CAR WAS PUSHED ACROSS TURNING LANE IN ...

Oct 28, 2014 Air Bags Crash 24,543 mi

I WAS DRIVING WITH TRAFFIC AT CORRECT SPEED DOWN MAIN ROAD. WHEN SUDDENLY A LADY THAT DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT AWAY PULLED OUT INTO ON COMING TRAFFIC. SHE HIT THE SIDE OF MY CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE AREA OF MY FRONT WHEEL. THE IMPACT WAS SO HARD THAT MY CAR WAS PUSHED ACROSS TURNING LANE IN ...

Oct 19, 2014 Engine 47,740 mi

BEGINNING FROM THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. APPROX. 28,000 MI. AT COLD START THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE LIKE METAL ON METAL. THEN WILL DISAPPEAR RIGHT AFTER. HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE/ LOUDER. HARD SHIFTS, LOSS OF POWER. NOW AS OF LAST NIGHT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR RUNS ROUGH. HIGH IDLE,...

Oct 19, 2014 Power Train 47,740 mi

BEGINNING FROM THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. APPROX. 28,000 MI. AT COLD START THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE LIKE METAL ON METAL. THEN WILL DISAPPEAR RIGHT AFTER. HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE/ LOUDER. HARD SHIFTS, LOSS OF POWER. NOW AS OF LAST NIGHT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR RUNS ROUGH. HIGH IDLE,...

Oct 19, 2014 Engine 47,740 mi

BEGINNING FROM THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. APPROX. 28,000 MI. AT COLD START THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE LIKE METAL ON METAL. THEN WILL DISAPPEAR RIGHT AFTER. HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE/ LOUDER. HARD SHIFTS, LOSS OF POWER. NOW AS OF LAST NIGHT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR RUNS ROUGH. HIGH IDLE,...

Oct 19, 2014 Power Train 47,740 mi

BEGINNING FROM THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNERSHIP. APPROX. 28,000 MI. AT COLD START THERE IS A RATTLE NOISE LIKE METAL ON METAL. THEN WILL DISAPPEAR RIGHT AFTER. HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE/ LOUDER. HARD SHIFTS, LOSS OF POWER. NOW AS OF LAST NIGHT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND THE CAR RUNS ROUGH. HIGH IDLE,...

Oct 18, 2014 Electrical System 51,611 mi

1. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP IN AUG FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND COOLANT IS LOW, CAR OVERHEATS. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (P/U SEPT 5TH). THEY REPL. RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, SEPT 10 CAR STALLS AT MAJOR STOP LIGHT AND AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND RUNS ROUGH...

Oct 18, 2014 Engine 51,611 mi

1. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP IN AUG FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND COOLANT IS LOW, CAR OVERHEATS. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (P/U SEPT 5TH). THEY REPL. RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, SEPT 10 CAR STALLS AT MAJOR STOP LIGHT AND AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND RUNS ROUGH...

Oct 18, 2014 Air Bags 51,611 mi

1. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP IN AUG FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND COOLANT IS LOW, CAR OVERHEATS. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (P/U SEPT 5TH). THEY REPL. RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, SEPT 10 CAR STALLS AT MAJOR STOP LIGHT AND AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND RUNS ROUGH...

Oct 18, 2014 Electrical System 51,611 mi

1. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP IN AUG FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND COOLANT IS LOW, CAR OVERHEATS. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (P/U SEPT 5TH). THEY REPL. RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, SEPT 10 CAR STALLS AT MAJOR STOP LIGHT AND AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND RUNS ROUGH...

Oct 18, 2014 Engine 51,611 mi

1. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP IN AUG FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND COOLANT IS LOW, CAR OVERHEATS. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (P/U SEPT 5TH). THEY REPL. RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, SEPT 10 CAR STALLS AT MAJOR STOP LIGHT AND AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND RUNS ROUGH...

Oct 18, 2014 Air Bags 51,611 mi

1. TOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP IN AUG FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND COOLANT IS LOW, CAR OVERHEATS. CAR WAS IN SHOP FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS (P/U SEPT 5TH). THEY REPL. RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, SEPT 10 CAR STALLS AT MAJOR STOP LIGHT AND AGAIN AT A STOP SIGN. ENGINE STARTS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND RUNS ROUGH...

Oct 16, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A TRANSMISSION RECALL. *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PARTS WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED. *JB

Oct 16, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A TRANSMISSION RECALL. *TGW THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THE PARTS WOULD HAVE TO BE ORDERED. *JB

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS A COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE SERVICE RECEIVED FOR A SAFETY RECALL. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. RECALL # 14V315000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIRS WERE DONE. HOWEVER, EIGHT DAYS WAS TOO LONG TO HAVE THE VEHICLE, WH...

Oct 15, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES TO EXPRESS A COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE SERVICE RECEIVED FOR A SAFETY RECALL. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. RECALL # 14V315000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIRS WERE DONE. HOWEVER, EIGHT DAYS WAS TOO LONG TO HAVE THE VEHICLE, WH...

Oct 10, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CO...

Oct 10, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CO...

Oct 9, 2014 Power Train 69,860 mi

MY CAR HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS BETWEEN 18-27 MPH AND SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN GOING DOWN AN INCLINE THE CAR ACTS LIKE ITS NOT IN GEAR TO DRIVE. *TR

Oct 9, 2014 Power Train 69,860 mi

MY CAR HESITATES TO SHIFT GEARS BETWEEN 18-27 MPH AND SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN GOING DOWN AN INCLINE THE CAR ACTS LIKE ITS NOT IN GEAR TO DRIVE. *TR

Oct 4, 2014 Power Train 38,000 mi

PULLED INTO MY WORK PARKING LOT AND GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. AFTER TRYING MULTIPLE TIMES AND BEATING ON IT I FINALLY GOT IT INTO PARK BUT KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF OR COME OUT OF IGNITION. PUT BACK INTO DRIVE AND WENT THROUGH ALL GEARS (NEUTRAL, REVERSE AND DRIVE) BEFORE I COULD FINALLY ...

Oct 4, 2014 Power Train 38,000 mi

PULLED INTO MY WORK PARKING LOT AND GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. AFTER TRYING MULTIPLE TIMES AND BEATING ON IT I FINALLY GOT IT INTO PARK BUT KEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF OR COME OUT OF IGNITION. PUT BACK INTO DRIVE AND WENT THROUGH ALL GEARS (NEUTRAL, REVERSE AND DRIVE) BEFORE I COULD FINALLY ...

Oct 1, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING THE TURBINE SHAFT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL # 14V315000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, IT TOOK A NUMBER OF DAYS FOR THE DEALER TO CORRECT AN OUTSIDE WATER LEAK ON THE RIGHT, FRONT P...

Oct 1, 2014 Structure

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING THE TURBINE SHAFT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL # 14V315000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, IT TOOK A NUMBER OF DAYS FOR THE DEALER TO CORRECT AN OUTSIDE WATER LEAK ON THE RIGHT, FRONT P...

Oct 1, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING THE TURBINE SHAFT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL # 14V315000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, IT TOOK A NUMBER OF DAYS FOR THE DEALER TO CORRECT AN OUTSIDE WATER LEAK ON THE RIGHT, FRONT P...

Oct 1, 2014 Structure

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SAFETY RECALL CONCERNING THE TURBINE SHAFT. *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL # 14V315000. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED, IT TOOK A NUMBER OF DAYS FOR THE DEALER TO CORRECT AN OUTSIDE WATER LEAK ON THE RIGHT, FRONT P...

Sep 22, 2014 Visibility 30,000 mi

AS I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN AN INTERSECTION AT 5:30AM MY REAR GLASS WINDOW BURST AND ALL THE GLASS SHATTERED LEAVING GLASS ON THE FOUR SIDES ONLY. INEXPLICABLE HOW IT HAPPENED, MY FIRST REACTION WAS TOO LOOK BACK AND SEE IF ANYBODY HAD HIT US, BUT WHEN I LOOKED THROUGH THE REAR/SIDE MIRRORS THER...

Sep 22, 2014 Visibility 30,000 mi

AS I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN IN AN INTERSECTION AT 5:30AM MY REAR GLASS WINDOW BURST AND ALL THE GLASS SHATTERED LEAVING GLASS ON THE FOUR SIDES ONLY. INEXPLICABLE HOW IT HAPPENED, MY FIRST REACTION WAS TOO LOOK BACK AND SEE IF ANYBODY HAD HIT US, BUT WHEN I LOOKED THROUGH THE REAR/SIDE MIRRORS THER...

Sep 16, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Sep 16, 2014 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RELAY BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED...

Sep 15, 2014 Power Train 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND GEAR BOX WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, REVERSE, OR PARK. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH...

Sep 15, 2014 Engine 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND GEAR BOX WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, REVERSE, OR PARK. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH...

Sep 15, 2014 Power Train 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND GEAR BOX WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, REVERSE, OR PARK. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH...

Sep 15, 2014 Engine 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND GEAR BOX WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, REVERSE, OR PARK. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TH...

Sep 8, 2014 Power Train 25,000 mi

SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK AND CAN'T TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION! ITS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME! DEALER WONT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY! *TR

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 3,000 mi

WHEN I AM SLOWING AND THERE IS A GRATE IN THE STREET, MY VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES EVERY TIME I AM ON A GRATE, WHICH IS FAIRLY COMMON IN THE CITY. I TOLD [XXX] AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES (THEY WERE DOING AN OIL CHANGE AND S...

Sep 8, 2014 Power Train 25,000 mi

SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK AND CAN'T TAKE KEY OUT OF IGNITION! ITS BEEN REPLACED BEFORE AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME! DEALER WONT REPLACE UNDER WARRANTY! *TR

Sep 8, 2014 Service Brakes 3,000 mi

WHEN I AM SLOWING AND THERE IS A GRATE IN THE STREET, MY VEHICLE HAS PROBLEMS BRAKING. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES EVERY TIME I AM ON A GRATE, WHICH IS FAIRLY COMMON IN THE CITY. I TOLD [XXX] AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES (THEY WERE DOING AN OIL CHANGE AND S...

Sep 5, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Sep 5, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Aug 27, 2014 Unknown Or Other

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE METAL GRINDING NOISES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *SMD

Aug 27, 2014 Air Bags

I'M EXPERIENCING SOME ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR WHICH IS IN RED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. SAME DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRBAG RECALL MADE ON THE CHEVROLET SONIC, BUT MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. I DID RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION, BUT I DO BELIEVE THAT AIRBAGS IS A LIFE ...

Aug 27, 2014 Unknown Or Other

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE METAL GRINDING NOISES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. *SMD

Aug 27, 2014 Air Bags

I'M EXPERIENCING SOME ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR WHICH IS IN RED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. SAME DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRBAG RECALL MADE ON THE CHEVROLET SONIC, BUT MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. I DID RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION, BUT I DO BELIEVE THAT AIRBAGS IS A LIFE ...

Aug 26, 2014 Visibility/wiper

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IT WAS WARM OUTSIDE.....SO BUGS CAKED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN THE BUGS CAKED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD I TRIED TO USE MY WINDSHIELD CLEANER AND NOTHING WOULD COME OUT AND I ENDED UP SMEARING THE BUGS. I ABSOLUTELY COULD NOT SEE....SO I MADE IT TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION AND CH...

Aug 26, 2014 Visibility/wiper

I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND IT WAS WARM OUTSIDE.....SO BUGS CAKED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. WHEN THE BUGS CAKED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD I TRIED TO USE MY WINDSHIELD CLEANER AND NOTHING WOULD COME OUT AND I ENDED UP SMEARING THE BUGS. I ABSOLUTELY COULD NOT SEE....SO I MADE IT TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION AND CH...

Aug 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Aug 25, 2014 Steering 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Aug 25, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Aug 25, 2014 Steering 11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO NOTIFY THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V315000 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION), BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE...

Aug 21, 2014 Power Train 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND IT BECAME HARDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CABIN FILTER; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Aug 21, 2014 Power Train 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND IT BECAME HARDER TO SHIFT GEARS. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CABIN FILTER; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THIRD GEAR. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI...

Aug 20, 2014 Structure Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Wheels Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Suspension Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Structure Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Wheels Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Suspension Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 20, 2014 Air Bags Crash 69,200 mi

ALL TEN (10) AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN MY CAR WAS STRUCK BY A DRIVER ATTEMPTING TO PASS ME ON THE LEFT AS I WAS TURNING LEFT. THAT DRIVER WAS SPEEDING, CROSSED THE DOUBLE-YELLOW LINE TO PASS, DID NOT HAVE INSURANCE NOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE. MY DRIVER'S DOOR TOOK THE INITIAL IMPACT STRIKE AND WAS D...

Aug 19, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE CORRECT GEAR CAUSING THE ENGINE RPM TO SUDDENLY INCREASE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPEN...

Aug 19, 2014 Power Train 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE CORRECT GEAR CAUSING THE ENGINE RPM TO SUDDENLY INCREASE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPEN...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 13,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CONNECTION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Aug 19, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE CORRECT GEAR CAUSING THE ENGINE RPM TO SUDDENLY INCREASE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPEN...

Aug 19, 2014 Power Train 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT TO THE CORRECT GEAR CAUSING THE ENGINE RPM TO SUDDENLY INCREASE. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE INDEPEN...

Aug 19, 2014 Electrical System 13,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY CONNECTION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ...

Aug 12, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE SHIFTER BUTTON/KNOB ALWAYS GETS STUCK. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SO IT WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE PRIOR RECALL REGARDING THE SHIFTER. THE CAR RADIO TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER I HAVE REMOVED BY CAR KEY AND LOCKED THE DOORS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND NOW IT NEEDS TO BE RE...

Aug 12, 2014 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE SHIFTER BUTTON/KNOB ALWAYS GETS STUCK. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SO IT WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE PRIOR RECALL REGARDING THE SHIFTER. THE CAR RADIO TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER I HAVE REMOVED BY CAR KEY AND LOCKED THE DOORS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND NOW IT NEEDS TO BE RE...

Aug 12, 2014 Electrical System 65,000 mi

THE SHIFTER BUTTON/KNOB ALWAYS GETS STUCK. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SO IT WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE PRIOR RECALL REGARDING THE SHIFTER. THE CAR RADIO TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER I HAVE REMOVED BY CAR KEY AND LOCKED THE DOORS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND NOW IT NEEDS TO BE RE...

Aug 12, 2014 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE SHIFTER BUTTON/KNOB ALWAYS GETS STUCK. THIS VEHICLE HAS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SO IT WASN'T INCLUDED IN THE PRIOR RECALL REGARDING THE SHIFTER. THE CAR RADIO TURNS ON BY ITSELF AFTER I HAVE REMOVED BY CAR KEY AND LOCKED THE DOORS. THIS HAS CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN AND NOW IT NEEDS TO BE RE...

Aug 10, 2014 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE ENGAGING THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY INTO GEAR, THE BUTTON ON THE ASSEMBLY BECOMES STUCK. THE CAR CAN THEN BE MOVED FROM PARK INTO ANY GEAR BY ACCIDENT. ALSO CAUSING THE KEY TO BE STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Power Train 36,000 mi

WHILE ENGAGING THE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY INTO GEAR, THE BUTTON ON THE ASSEMBLY BECOMES STUCK. THE CAR CAN THEN BE MOVED FROM PARK INTO ANY GEAR BY ACCIDENT. ALSO CAUSING THE KEY TO BE STUCK INSIDE THE IGNITION OF THE VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 8, 2014 Engine 1,200 mi

CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,985 1. CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND HESITATES (ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN), IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AND IS NOW HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. IT' VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAKING A RIGHT ON RED AND ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Aug 8, 2014 Suspension 1,200 mi

CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,985 1. CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND HESITATES (ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN), IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AND IS NOW HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. IT' VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAKING A RIGHT ON RED AND ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Aug 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 1,200 mi

CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,985 1. CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND HESITATES (ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN), IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AND IS NOW HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. IT' VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAKING A RIGHT ON RED AND ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine 1,200 mi

CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,985 1. CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND HESITATES (ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN), IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AND IS NOW HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. IT' VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAKING A RIGHT ON RED AND ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Aug 8, 2014 Suspension 1,200 mi

CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,985 1. CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND HESITATES (ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN), IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AND IS NOW HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. IT' VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAKING A RIGHT ON RED AND ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Aug 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 1,200 mi

CURRENT MILEAGE IS 26,985 1. CAR SEEMS TO LOSE POWER WHEN ACCELERATING AND HESITATES (ALMOST SHUTTING DOWN), IT HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AS WELL AND IS NOW HAPPENING MORE AND MORE OFTEN. IT' VERY DANGEROUS WHEN CROSSING INTERSECTIONS OR MAKING A RIGHT ON RED AND ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN ...

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BUTTON STICKS WHICH DOESN'T LET THE KEY TO COME OUT. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING WHILE THE BUTTON IS STUCK IN. YOU CAN BUMP THE SHIFTER N IT'LL TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE SHIFTER BUTTON STICKING N NOT POPPING OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BUTTON STICKS WHICH DOESN'T LET THE KEY TO COME OUT. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING WHILE THE BUTTON IS STUCK IN. YOU CAN BUMP THE SHIFTER N IT'LL TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE SHIFTER BUTTON STICKING N NOT POPPING OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train 22,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NO POWER ON ACCELERATION SO I LOSE POWER IN INTERSECTIONS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BUTTON STICKS WHICH DOESN'T LET THE KEY TO COME OUT. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING WHILE THE BUTTON IS STUCK IN. YOU CAN BUMP THE SHIFTER N IT'LL TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE SHIFTER BUTTON STICKING N NOT POPPING OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BUTTON STICKS WHICH DOESN'T LET THE KEY TO COME OUT. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS DRIVING WHILE THE BUTTON IS STUCK IN. YOU CAN BUMP THE SHIFTER N IT'LL TAKE IT OUT OF GEAR DUE TO THE SHIFTER BUTTON STICKING N NOT POPPING OUT. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Power Train 22,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS NO POWER ON ACCELERATION SO I LOSE POWER IN INTERSECTIONS AND ON THE HIGHWAY. *TR

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THIRTY TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG...

Aug 5, 2014 Electrical System 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PLACE THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE KEY WOULD NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED THIRTY TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAG...

Aug 2, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE GOING DOWN HILL AT 50 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF, STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK THE ONLY THING I COULD USE WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I WASN'T CALM AND USED MY HEAD ME AND MY SON WOULD HAVE DIED. MY CAR NOW IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKING AFTER IT WARMS U...

Aug 2, 2014 Service Brakes 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE GOING DOWN HILL AT 50 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF, STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK THE ONLY THING I COULD USE WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I WASN'T CALM AND USED MY HEAD ME AND MY SON WOULD HAVE DIED. MY CAR NOW IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKING AFTER IT WARMS U...

Aug 2, 2014 Steering 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE GOING DOWN HILL AT 50 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF, STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK THE ONLY THING I COULD USE WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I WASN'T CALM AND USED MY HEAD ME AND MY SON WOULD HAVE DIED. MY CAR NOW IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKING AFTER IT WARMS U...

Aug 2, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE GOING DOWN HILL AT 50 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF, STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK THE ONLY THING I COULD USE WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I WASN'T CALM AND USED MY HEAD ME AND MY SON WOULD HAVE DIED. MY CAR NOW IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKING AFTER IT WARMS U...

Aug 2, 2014 Service Brakes 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE GOING DOWN HILL AT 50 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF, STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK THE ONLY THING I COULD USE WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I WASN'T CALM AND USED MY HEAD ME AND MY SON WOULD HAVE DIED. MY CAR NOW IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKING AFTER IT WARMS U...

Aug 2, 2014 Steering 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A 7% GRADE GOING DOWN HILL AT 50 MILES AN HOUR MY CAR SHUT OFF, STEERING LOCKED AND BRAKES DIDN'T WORK THE ONLY THING I COULD USE WAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IF I WASN'T CALM AND USED MY HEAD ME AND MY SON WOULD HAVE DIED. MY CAR NOW IS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKING AFTER IT WARMS U...

Jul 31, 2014 Power Train 40,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING...HAD JUST ENOUGH POWER TO COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC...CAR WAS RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. DID EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL STATED IF THE TRANSMISSION TURBINE SHAFT FRACTURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN THE FIRST OR SECOND GEAR, THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 31, 2014 Power Train 40,000 mi

WAS DRIVING AND CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING...HAD JUST ENOUGH POWER TO COAST OUT OF TRAFFIC...CAR WAS RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT MOVE FORWARD OR REVERSE. DID EXACTLY WHAT THE RECALL STATED IF THE TRANSMISSION TURBINE SHAFT FRACTURE OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION IN THE FIRST OR SECOND GEAR, THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 28, 2014 Electrical System 48,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. IN JANUARY I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY BATTERY SOON THAT IT HAD SOME LEAKING ACID. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACE THE BATTERY. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SENT...

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 48,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. IN JANUARY I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY BATTERY SOON THAT IT HAD SOME LEAKING ACID. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACE THE BATTERY. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SENT...

Jul 28, 2014 Power Train 48,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. IN JANUARY I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY BATTERY SOON THAT IT HAD SOME LEAKING ACID. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACE THE BATTERY. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SENT...

Jul 28, 2014 Electrical System 48,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. IN JANUARY I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY BATTERY SOON THAT IT HAD SOME LEAKING ACID. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACE THE BATTERY. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SENT...

Jul 28, 2014 Engine 48,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. IN JANUARY I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY BATTERY SOON THAT IT HAD SOME LEAKING ACID. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACE THE BATTERY. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SENT...

Jul 28, 2014 Power Train 48,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE. IN JANUARY I VISITED THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE MY HEATER WAS NOT WORKING. AT THAT TIME I WAS TOLD I WOULD NEED TO REPLACE MY BATTERY SOON THAT IT HAD SOME LEAKING ACID. THREE WEEKS LATER I REPLACE THE BATTERY. AT THAT TIME THE DEALERSHIP INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY AND SENT...

Jul 13, 2014 Electrical System 31,000 mi

THE BATTERY GO'S DEAD WHEN NOT STARTED FOR MORE THEN2 DAYS. *TR

Jul 13, 2014 Electrical System 31,000 mi

THE BATTERY GO'S DEAD WHEN NOT STARTED FOR MORE THEN2 DAYS. *TR

Jul 9, 2014 Power Train 8,000 mi

THE SHIFTER MECHANISM GETS STUCK & THE CAR CANNOT BE PUT INTO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENS MANY TIMES-ESPECIALLY DURING THE COLDER MONTHS, WHEN THE CAR CANNOT BE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE & I AM LEFT STRANDED IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER. ADDITIONALLY, GM REFUSES TO ADMIT THE SHIFTER IS DEFECTIVE & REFUSES TO BUY THE ...

Jul 9, 2014 Power Train 8,000 mi

THE SHIFTER MECHANISM GETS STUCK & THE CAR CANNOT BE PUT INTO DRIVE. THIS HAPPENS MANY TIMES-ESPECIALLY DURING THE COLDER MONTHS, WHEN THE CAR CANNOT BE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE & I AM LEFT STRANDED IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER. ADDITIONALLY, GM REFUSES TO ADMIT THE SHIFTER IS DEFECTIVE & REFUSES TO BUY THE ...

Jul 6, 2014 Suspension 1,500 mi

THE CAR HAS A POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING OVER A CURB OR TURNING SLOWLY. FERMAN DEALERSHIP IN BRANDON, FL. COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. 2012 SONICS HAVE HAD MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE POPPING NOISE UNDER CAR. SEEMS TO BE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD ANY COMPLAINTS. THEY ...

Jul 6, 2014 Suspension 1,500 mi

THE CAR HAS A POPPING NOISE WHEN BACKING OVER A CURB OR TURNING SLOWLY. FERMAN DEALERSHIP IN BRANDON, FL. COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. 2012 SONICS HAVE HAD MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE POPPING NOISE UNDER CAR. SEEMS TO BE A SUSPENSION PROBLEM. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE NOT HEARD ANY COMPLAINTS. THEY ...

Jun 12, 2014 Engine

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS AND VEHICLE REPAIRS ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE KNOCK SENSOR AND LOWER TRANSMISSION MOUNT WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jun 12, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS AND VEHICLE REPAIRS ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE KNOCK SENSOR AND LOWER TRANSMISSION MOUNT WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jun 12, 2014 Engine

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS AND VEHICLE REPAIRS ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE KNOCK SENSOR AND LOWER TRANSMISSION MOUNT WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jun 12, 2014 Power Train

2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALLS AND VEHICLE REPAIRS ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE KNOCK SENSOR AND LOWER TRANSMISSION MOUNT WERE REPLACED. *JB

Jun 7, 2014 Engine 57,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW EVERYTIME I GO TO PARK MY CAR MY SHIFTER GET STUCK AND I AM UNABLE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND I WAS TOLD I COULD SPEND $150 TO GET IT LOOKED AT & THEN SPEND HOW EVERY MUCH MONEY IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY...

Jun 7, 2014 Electrical System 57,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW EVERYTIME I GO TO PARK MY CAR MY SHIFTER GET STUCK AND I AM UNABLE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND I WAS TOLD I COULD SPEND $150 TO GET IT LOOKED AT & THEN SPEND HOW EVERY MUCH MONEY IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY...

Jun 7, 2014 Power Train 57,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW EVERYTIME I GO TO PARK MY CAR MY SHIFTER GET STUCK AND I AM UNABLE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND I WAS TOLD I COULD SPEND $150 TO GET IT LOOKED AT & THEN SPEND HOW EVERY MUCH MONEY IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY...

Jun 7, 2014 Engine 57,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW EVERYTIME I GO TO PARK MY CAR MY SHIFTER GET STUCK AND I AM UNABLE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND I WAS TOLD I COULD SPEND $150 TO GET IT LOOKED AT & THEN SPEND HOW EVERY MUCH MONEY IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY...

Jun 7, 2014 Electrical System 57,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW EVERYTIME I GO TO PARK MY CAR MY SHIFTER GET STUCK AND I AM UNABLE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND I WAS TOLD I COULD SPEND $150 TO GET IT LOOKED AT & THEN SPEND HOW EVERY MUCH MONEY IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY...

Jun 7, 2014 Power Train 57,000 mi

FOR ABOUT A MONTH NOW EVERYTIME I GO TO PARK MY CAR MY SHIFTER GET STUCK AND I AM UNABLE TO PUT MY CAR IN PARK OR TAKE THE KEY OUT. I WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND I WAS TOLD I COULD SPEND $150 TO GET IT LOOKED AT & THEN SPEND HOW EVERY MUCH MONEY IT WOULD BE TO FIX IT. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY...

Jun 5, 2014 Engine 34,000 mi

A BAD SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, KEEPS COMING OUT OF THE AC/C VENTS AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAPPEN THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Electrical System 34,000 mi

A BAD SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, KEEPS COMING OUT OF THE AC/C VENTS AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAPPEN THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

A BAD SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, KEEPS COMING OUT OF THE AC/C VENTS AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAPPEN THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Engine 34,000 mi

A BAD SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, KEEPS COMING OUT OF THE AC/C VENTS AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAPPEN THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Electrical System 34,000 mi

A BAD SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, KEEPS COMING OUT OF THE AC/C VENTS AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAPPEN THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY. *TR

Jun 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,000 mi

A BAD SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS, KEEPS COMING OUT OF THE AC/C VENTS AND THE ENGINE OF THE CAR. I CHANGED THE AIR FILTER AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAPPEN THE SMELL DOES NOT GO AWAY. *TR

May 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 55,200 mi

MY MOTHER STATED THAT SHE WAS SITTING STILL AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD CAUSING HER TO STRIKE THE CAR THAT WAS IN FRONT OF HER. SHE MANAGED TO STEERING AROUND THAT CAR AND BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. SHE AND MY SISTER ...

May 28, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 55,200 mi

MY MOTHER STATED THAT SHE WAS SITTING STILL AT A RED LIGHT WAITING FOR IT TO TURN GREEN WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD CAUSING HER TO STRIKE THE CAR THAT WAS IN FRONT OF HER. SHE MANAGED TO STEERING AROUND THAT CAR AND BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. SHE AND MY SISTER ...

May 9, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR BOX BECAME STUCK ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK OR REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO INSPECT, DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE...

May 9, 2014 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR BOX BECAME STUCK ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO PARK OR REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO INSPECT, DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE...

Apr 9, 2014 Electrical System Crash 8,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. ...

Apr 9, 2014 Electrical System Crash 8,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. ...

Apr 1, 2014 Power Train Crash 32,000 mi

ON OR AROUND DECEMBER, 2014, THE SHIFT COVER WOULD NOT ATTACH PERMANENTLY. ON OR AROUND MARCH 10, 2014, THE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PLUG DID NOT OPERATE. ON OR AROUND MARCH 6, 2014, MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH, AND WE HIT AN ELK. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System Crash 32,000 mi

ON OR AROUND DECEMBER, 2014, THE SHIFT COVER WOULD NOT ATTACH PERMANENTLY. ON OR AROUND MARCH 10, 2014, THE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PLUG DID NOT OPERATE. ON OR AROUND MARCH 6, 2014, MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH, AND WE HIT AN ELK. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 32,000 mi

ON OR AROUND DECEMBER, 2014, THE SHIFT COVER WOULD NOT ATTACH PERMANENTLY. ON OR AROUND MARCH 10, 2014, THE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PLUG DID NOT OPERATE. ON OR AROUND MARCH 6, 2014, MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH, AND WE HIT AN ELK. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Power Train Crash 32,000 mi

ON OR AROUND DECEMBER, 2014, THE SHIFT COVER WOULD NOT ATTACH PERMANENTLY. ON OR AROUND MARCH 10, 2014, THE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PLUG DID NOT OPERATE. ON OR AROUND MARCH 6, 2014, MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH, AND WE HIT AN ELK. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Electrical System Crash 32,000 mi

ON OR AROUND DECEMBER, 2014, THE SHIFT COVER WOULD NOT ATTACH PERMANENTLY. ON OR AROUND MARCH 10, 2014, THE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PLUG DID NOT OPERATE. ON OR AROUND MARCH 6, 2014, MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH, AND WE HIT AN ELK. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Apr 1, 2014 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 32,000 mi

ON OR AROUND DECEMBER, 2014, THE SHIFT COVER WOULD NOT ATTACH PERMANENTLY. ON OR AROUND MARCH 10, 2014, THE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PLUG DID NOT OPERATE. ON OR AROUND MARCH 6, 2014, MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING AROUND 45MPH, AND WE HIT AN ELK. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

Mar 26, 2014 Engine 44,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CHIME SOUNDED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED UPON STARTING THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS....

Mar 26, 2014 Electrical System 44,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CHIME SOUNDED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED UPON STARTING THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS....

Mar 26, 2014 Engine 44,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CHIME SOUNDED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED UPON STARTING THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS....

Mar 26, 2014 Electrical System 44,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CHIME SOUNDED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR. THE FAILURE ALSO RECURRED UPON STARTING THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS....

Mar 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR THAT FAILED TO STOP AT A FOUR WAY STOP. THE IMPACT WAS MOSTLY ON THE DRIVER DOOR. THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR

Mar 19, 2014 Air Bags Crash 30,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON DRIVER SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR THAT FAILED TO STOP AT A FOUR WAY STOP. THE IMPACT WAS MOSTLY ON THE DRIVER DOOR. THE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR

Mar 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 31,000 mi

I WAS IN A TBONE ACCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER WAS GOING WELL OVER MY SPEED. AFTER THE HIT, MY HEAD HIT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE IMPACT SENT ME SPINNING ACROSS THE ROAD INTO A WOODED AREA WHERE MY PASSENGERS SIDE STRUCK A TREE. I WAS OUT FOR A LITTLE WHILE (NOT SURE HOW LONG). WHEN I CAME TO MY SEN...

Mar 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 31,000 mi

I WAS IN A TBONE ACCIDENT WHERE THE DRIVER WAS GOING WELL OVER MY SPEED. AFTER THE HIT, MY HEAD HIT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW. THE IMPACT SENT ME SPINNING ACROSS THE ROAD INTO A WOODED AREA WHERE MY PASSENGERS SIDE STRUCK A TREE. I WAS OUT FOR A LITTLE WHILE (NOT SURE HOW LONG). WHEN I CAME TO MY SEN...

Mar 13, 2014 Power Train 16,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION, I HAD NO POWER WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE JUST REVVED. WE SLOWLY MOVED FORWARD AND WERE VERY NEARLY HIT BY BOTH SIDES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND PUT ON FLASHERS. I DROVE ON THE SIDE OF ROAD UNTIL THE GEARS ENGAGED A...

Mar 13, 2014 Power Train 16,000 mi

WHEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION, I HAD NO POWER WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL. THE ENGINE JUST REVVED. WE SLOWLY MOVED FORWARD AND WERE VERY NEARLY HIT BY BOTH SIDES OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND PUT ON FLASHERS. I DROVE ON THE SIDE OF ROAD UNTIL THE GEARS ENGAGED A...

Mar 4, 2014 Engine 14,978 mi

EVERY COLD START THE IS A GRINDING AND RATTLE NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE TIMING SIDE. I TOOK IT TO CHEVY AND THEY SAID THAT CANT DO ANYTHING UNLESS THEY HEAR IT WHICH I THOUGHT WAS REASONABLE AND THE NEXT MORNING THEY CALLED AND STATED MY CAR HAS NO NOISE EVEN THO THIS HAPPENS EVERY COLD START. I ALS...

Mar 4, 2014 Engine 14,978 mi

EVERY COLD START THE IS A GRINDING AND RATTLE NOISE THAT COMES FROM THE TIMING SIDE. I TOOK IT TO CHEVY AND THEY SAID THAT CANT DO ANYTHING UNLESS THEY HEAR IT WHICH I THOUGHT WAS REASONABLE AND THE NEXT MORNING THEY CALLED AND STATED MY CAR HAS NO NOISE EVEN THO THIS HAPPENS EVERY COLD START. I ALS...

Nov 29, 2013 Electrical System 25,000 mi

AFTER MANUALLY TURNING OFF THE RADIO, TURNING OFF THE CAR, REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, EXITING THE CAR, LOCKING AND ARMING THE CAR'S ALARM, THE RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF BACK ON. IN SOME CASES IT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE WE HAVE EVEN WALKED 20 FEET FROM THE CAR, IN OTHER CASES IT HAPPENS UP TO 2 H...

Nov 29, 2013 Electrical System 25,000 mi

AFTER MANUALLY TURNING OFF THE RADIO, TURNING OFF THE CAR, REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, EXITING THE CAR, LOCKING AND ARMING THE CAR'S ALARM, THE RADIO WILL TURN ITSELF BACK ON. IN SOME CASES IT HAS DONE THIS BEFORE WE HAVE EVEN WALKED 20 FEET FROM THE CAR, IN OTHER CASES IT HAPPENS UP TO 2 H...

Nov 11, 2013 Steering Crash 11,000 mi

DURING AN CONTINUOUS LEFT HAD TURN IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING LOCKED UP NOT ALLOWING FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO CENTER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A CURB INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT. ONCE IMPACT WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS MADE AND DAMAGE SUSTAINED, MINIMAL STEERING WAS...

Nov 11, 2013 Steering Crash 11,000 mi

DURING AN CONTINUOUS LEFT HAD TURN IN A PARKING LOT THE STEERING LOCKED UP NOT ALLOWING FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO CENTER CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH A CURB INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT. ONCE IMPACT WITH RIGHT FRONT TIRE WAS MADE AND DAMAGE SUSTAINED, MINIMAL STEERING WAS...

Oct 24, 2013 Electrical System 1,835 mi

I PURCHASED MY SONIC IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I WAS INITIALLY WOWED BY THE AVG MPG I WAS ATTAINING BASED ON THE AVG REPORTED BY THE CAR'S COMPUTER. AFTER A FEW FILL UPS I REALIZED I WAS ADDING MORE GAS THAN THE MPG WOULD INDICATE. SINCE 6/21 I BEGAN RECORDING THE DIFFERENCE REPORTED BY THE COMPUTER AT...

Oct 24, 2013 Electrical System 1,835 mi

I PURCHASED MY SONIC IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR. I WAS INITIALLY WOWED BY THE AVG MPG I WAS ATTAINING BASED ON THE AVG REPORTED BY THE CAR'S COMPUTER. AFTER A FEW FILL UPS I REALIZED I WAS ADDING MORE GAS THAN THE MPG WOULD INDICATE. SINCE 6/21 I BEGAN RECORDING THE DIFFERENCE REPORTED BY THE COMPUTER AT...

Oct 12, 2013 Engine 21,765 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN BECAUSE THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. I ASKED THAT AN OIL CHANGE BE DONE AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP THE CAR HAD WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND HAD A STRONG BURNING SMELL. THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE I WAS ONLY GONE 10 MINUTES FROM THE DEALER BEFORE I HAD TO BRI...

Oct 12, 2013 Suspension 21,765 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN BECAUSE THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. I ASKED THAT AN OIL CHANGE BE DONE AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP THE CAR HAD WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND HAD A STRONG BURNING SMELL. THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE I WAS ONLY GONE 10 MINUTES FROM THE DEALER BEFORE I HAD TO BRI...

Oct 12, 2013 Engine 21,765 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN BECAUSE THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. I ASKED THAT AN OIL CHANGE BE DONE AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP THE CAR HAD WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND HAD A STRONG BURNING SMELL. THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE I WAS ONLY GONE 10 MINUTES FROM THE DEALER BEFORE I HAD TO BRI...

Oct 12, 2013 Suspension 21,765 mi

I BROUGHT MY CAR IN BECAUSE THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING. I ASKED THAT AN OIL CHANGE BE DONE AND WHEN I PICKED IT UP THE CAR HAD WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND HAD A STRONG BURNING SMELL. THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE I WAS ONLY GONE 10 MINUTES FROM THE DEALER BEFORE I HAD TO BRI...

Sep 15, 2013 Service Brakes 11,570 mi

REAR NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE AREA. GM TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO RE-DESIGN THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS, THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME A FIX DATE AND WOULDN'T SAY IF IT WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM. NOISE IS GETTING LOUDER. GM PRODUCED A DOCUMENT #3213219 NOV 2012 SAYING THEY WERE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM AND DIDN'T SEE I...

Sep 15, 2013 Service Brakes 11,570 mi

REAR NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE AREA. GM TOLD ME THEY HAVE TO RE-DESIGN THE REAR BRAKE DRUMS, THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME A FIX DATE AND WOULDN'T SAY IF IT WAS A SAFETY PROBLEM. NOISE IS GETTING LOUDER. GM PRODUCED A DOCUMENT #3213219 NOV 2012 SAYING THEY WERE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM AND DIDN'T SEE I...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 12,728 mi

WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES AT LOW SPEED THERE IS A ROTATIONAL NOISE IN THE REAR END. I FOUND OUT ON MY LAST RECALL VISIT THAT GM KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE AND SENT OUT A DOCUMENT, #PICA DATED 11/19/2012 SAYING THEY WERE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO SEE IF THEY HAVE RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. TH...

Sep 4, 2013 Service Brakes 12,728 mi

WHEN I APPLY MY BRAKES AT LOW SPEED THERE IS A ROTATIONAL NOISE IN THE REAR END. I FOUND OUT ON MY LAST RECALL VISIT THAT GM KNOWS OF THIS ISSUE AND SENT OUT A DOCUMENT, #PICA DATED 11/19/2012 SAYING THEY WERE WORKING ON THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO SEE IF THEY HAVE RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. TH...

Aug 25, 2013 Visibility/wiper 9,215 mi

I WENT TO GO SOME PLACE WHEN I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THERE IS NO CHIP INDICATING THAT SOMETHING HAD HIT IT. THE CRACK SEEMS TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT SEEMS THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD TWISTED. THE CRACK IS APPROX 8 TO 12 INCHES AND CIRCLES INTO AN...

Aug 25, 2013 Visibility/wiper 9,215 mi

I WENT TO GO SOME PLACE WHEN I NOTICED THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY WINDSHIELD CRACKED. THERE IS NO CHIP INDICATING THAT SOMETHING HAD HIT IT. THE CRACK SEEMS TO HAVE STARTED FROM THE EDGE OF THE WINDSHIELD. IT SEEMS THAT THE WINDSHIELD HAD TWISTED. THE CRACK IS APPROX 8 TO 12 INCHES AND CIRCLES INTO AN...

Aug 15, 2013 Power Train 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT AUTOMATIC WITH THE 1.8 LITER. THE CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AROUND 45,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME.THE CAR ON COLD START UPS HAS A GRINDING SOUND. THIS GRINDING MOST OF THE TIME ONLY HAPPENS ON COLD START UPS BUT DOES AT TIMES HAPPENS ON WARM START UPS. THI...

Aug 15, 2013 Engine 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT AUTOMATIC WITH THE 1.8 LITER. THE CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AROUND 45,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME.THE CAR ON COLD START UPS HAS A GRINDING SOUND. THIS GRINDING MOST OF THE TIME ONLY HAPPENS ON COLD START UPS BUT DOES AT TIMES HAPPENS ON WARM START UPS. THI...

Aug 15, 2013 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT AUTOMATIC WITH THE 1.8 LITER. THE CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AROUND 45,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME.THE CAR ON COLD START UPS HAS A GRINDING SOUND. THIS GRINDING MOST OF THE TIME ONLY HAPPENS ON COLD START UPS BUT DOES AT TIMES HAPPENS ON WARM START UPS. THI...

Aug 15, 2013 Power Train 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT AUTOMATIC WITH THE 1.8 LITER. THE CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AROUND 45,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME.THE CAR ON COLD START UPS HAS A GRINDING SOUND. THIS GRINDING MOST OF THE TIME ONLY HAPPENS ON COLD START UPS BUT DOES AT TIMES HAPPENS ON WARM START UPS. THI...

Aug 15, 2013 Engine 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT AUTOMATIC WITH THE 1.8 LITER. THE CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AROUND 45,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME.THE CAR ON COLD START UPS HAS A GRINDING SOUND. THIS GRINDING MOST OF THE TIME ONLY HAPPENS ON COLD START UPS BUT DOES AT TIMES HAPPENS ON WARM START UPS. THI...

Aug 15, 2013 Unknown Or Other 45,000 mi

I HAVE A 2012 CHEVY SONIC LT AUTOMATIC WITH THE 1.8 LITER. THE CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AROUND 45,000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME.THE CAR ON COLD START UPS HAS A GRINDING SOUND. THIS GRINDING MOST OF THE TIME ONLY HAPPENS ON COLD START UPS BUT DOES AT TIMES HAPPENS ON WARM START UPS. THI...

Jul 24, 2013 Air Bags Crash 7,193 mi

PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK DRIVER'S SIDE FROM LEFT ONTO FRONT BUMPER/FRONT FENDER AREA BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. VEHICLE THAT STRUCK SONIC TRAVELING 50+ MPH IMPACTED ENTIRE FRONT OF VEHICLE FROM LEFT SIDE DAMAGING FENDERS, HOOD, BUMPER(NO LIGHT CASINGS OR BULBS BROKEN), MOVED ...

Jul 24, 2013 Air Bags Crash 7,193 mi

PULLING OUT FROM A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK DRIVER'S SIDE FROM LEFT ONTO FRONT BUMPER/FRONT FENDER AREA BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. VEHICLE THAT STRUCK SONIC TRAVELING 50+ MPH IMPACTED ENTIRE FRONT OF VEHICLE FROM LEFT SIDE DAMAGING FENDERS, HOOD, BUMPER(NO LIGHT CASINGS OR BULBS BROKEN), MOVED ...

Jul 14, 2013 Suspension 3,600 mi

THE RUMBLING/RUBBING NOISE BEGAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. WITH ONLY 3,000+ MILES ON THE CAR IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY FOUND A LEAKING RF STRUT AND NOISY MOUNT AND REPLACED BOTH PARTS. THE REPLACED PART SEEMED TO REMEDY THE ...

Jul 14, 2013 Suspension 3,600 mi

THE RUMBLING/RUBBING NOISE BEGAN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. WITH ONLY 3,000+ MILES ON THE CAR IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY FOUND A LEAKING RF STRUT AND NOISY MOUNT AND REPLACED BOTH PARTS. THE REPLACED PART SEEMED TO REMEDY THE ...

Jul 7, 2013 Suspension 3,642 mi

HAVING HEARD RATTLING IN THE FRONT OF HER SONIC MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. THE MAIN COMPLAINT WAS RATTLING FROM THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE ONLY. AFTER MUCH RUN AROUND(FROM A SUPPOSED 5 STAR SERVICE DEPARTMENT) THEY TOLD HER THAT IT WAS INTERMITTENT AND THAT THEY WOULD...

Jul 7, 2013 Suspension 3,642 mi

HAVING HEARD RATTLING IN THE FRONT OF HER SONIC MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED. THE MAIN COMPLAINT WAS RATTLING FROM THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE ONLY. AFTER MUCH RUN AROUND(FROM A SUPPOSED 5 STAR SERVICE DEPARTMENT) THEY TOLD HER THAT IT WAS INTERMITTENT AND THAT THEY WOULD...

Jun 21, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 37,300 mi

ON JUNE 19, 2013, AFTER PICKING UP MY 5 YR OLD GRANDSON FROM SUMMER CAMP, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE PARK. I AM DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY GRANDSON OPENS THE DOOR! WHILE THE LOCKS ENGAGE WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I FLIPPED OUT! THAT'S...

Jun 21, 2013 Structure 37,300 mi

ON JUNE 19, 2013, AFTER PICKING UP MY 5 YR OLD GRANDSON FROM SUMMER CAMP, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE PARK. I AM DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY GRANDSON OPENS THE DOOR! WHILE THE LOCKS ENGAGE WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I FLIPPED OUT! THAT'S...

Jun 21, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 37,300 mi

ON JUNE 19, 2013, AFTER PICKING UP MY 5 YR OLD GRANDSON FROM SUMMER CAMP, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE PARK. I AM DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY GRANDSON OPENS THE DOOR! WHILE THE LOCKS ENGAGE WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I FLIPPED OUT! THAT'S...

Jun 21, 2013 Structure 37,300 mi

ON JUNE 19, 2013, AFTER PICKING UP MY 5 YR OLD GRANDSON FROM SUMMER CAMP, WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO THE PARK. I AM DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY GRANDSON OPENS THE DOOR! WHILE THE LOCKS ENGAGE WHEN PUT INTO GEAR, HE WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I FLIPPED OUT! THAT'S...

Jun 10, 2013 Power Train 10,357 mi

THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND IT IS GETTING READY TO GO IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. EACH TIME SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING...."IT DOESN'T THROW ANY CODES AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE SO THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE BUT JUST...

Jun 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,357 mi

THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND IT IS GETTING READY TO GO IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. EACH TIME SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING...."IT DOESN'T THROW ANY CODES AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE SO THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE BUT JUST...

Jun 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 10,357 mi

THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND IT IS GETTING READY TO GO IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. EACH TIME SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING...."IT DOESN'T THROW ANY CODES AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE SO THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE BUT JUST...

Jun 10, 2013 Power Train 10,357 mi

THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND IT IS GETTING READY TO GO IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. EACH TIME SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING...."IT DOESN'T THROW ANY CODES AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE SO THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE BUT JUST...

Jun 10, 2013 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 10,357 mi

THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND IT IS GETTING READY TO GO IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. EACH TIME SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING...."IT DOESN'T THROW ANY CODES AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE SO THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE BUT JUST...

Jun 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 10,357 mi

THIS CAR HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS AND IT IS GETTING READY TO GO IN FOR THE 5TH TIME. EACH TIME SO FAR I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE SAME THING...."IT DOESN'T THROW ANY CODES AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE SO THERE IS NOTHING TO BE DONE BUT JUST...

Jun 6, 2013 Suspension 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SHE NOTICED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE ...

Jun 6, 2013 Suspension 30 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, SHE NOTICED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE ...

May 10, 2013 Power Train 172 mi

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JOLT, THUD, AND OTHERWISE NOT SHIFT. LEAVING ME EXTREMELY SLOW IN HIGH TRAFFIC. THE SELLING DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE. GM REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED ANOTHER CHEVY DEALERSHIP THEY NOTED DEBRIS IN THE TRANSMISSION AND A FAULTY CAM PHASER (TRA...

May 10, 2013 Power Train 172 mi

THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO JOLT, THUD, AND OTHERWISE NOT SHIFT. LEAVING ME EXTREMELY SLOW IN HIGH TRAFFIC. THE SELLING DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE. GM REFUSED TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE. I CONTACTED ANOTHER CHEVY DEALERSHIP THEY NOTED DEBRIS IN THE TRANSMISSION AND A FAULTY CAM PHASER (TRA...

Apr 24, 2013 Suspension 13,386 mi

FIRST TIME THE STRUT MOUNT WAS REPLACE WITH STRUT. I NEVER HEARD THE RUBBER TENSION/BINDING NOISE. THE STRUT STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE BEFORE I TOOK IT TO DEALER AT 13386 MILES. IT WAS FINALLY DUPLICATED AT 19885 MILES TO HAVE MOUNT AND STRUT REPLACED. 65886 MILE REPLACING STRUT AND MOUNT AGA...

Apr 24, 2013 Suspension 13,386 mi

FIRST TIME THE STRUT MOUNT WAS REPLACE WITH STRUT. I NEVER HEARD THE RUBBER TENSION/BINDING NOISE. THE STRUT STARTED MAKING A POPPING NOISE BEFORE I TOOK IT TO DEALER AT 13386 MILES. IT WAS FINALLY DUPLICATED AT 19885 MILES TO HAVE MOUNT AND STRUT REPLACED. 65886 MILE REPLACING STRUT AND MOUNT AGA...

Apr 17, 2013 Electrical System Fire 21,967 mi

WAS DRIVING AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BURNING SOMETHING AND I DROVE THRU THE SMOKE AND SO I KEPT DRIVING AND A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I KEPT SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND IN MY CAR THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTHING SO I WENT AHE...

Apr 17, 2013 Structure Fire 21,967 mi

WAS DRIVING AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BURNING SOMETHING AND I DROVE THRU THE SMOKE AND SO I KEPT DRIVING AND A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I KEPT SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND IN MY CAR THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTHING SO I WENT AHE...

Apr 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 21,967 mi

WAS DRIVING AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BURNING SOMETHING AND I DROVE THRU THE SMOKE AND SO I KEPT DRIVING AND A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I KEPT SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND IN MY CAR THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTHING SO I WENT AHE...

Apr 17, 2013 Electrical System Fire 21,967 mi

WAS DRIVING AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BURNING SOMETHING AND I DROVE THRU THE SMOKE AND SO I KEPT DRIVING AND A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I KEPT SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND IN MY CAR THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTHING SO I WENT AHE...

Apr 17, 2013 Structure Fire 21,967 mi

WAS DRIVING AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BURNING SOMETHING AND I DROVE THRU THE SMOKE AND SO I KEPT DRIVING AND A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I KEPT SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND IN MY CAR THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTHING SO I WENT AHE...

Apr 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting Fire 21,967 mi

WAS DRIVING AND SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BURNING SOMETHING AND I DROVE THRU THE SMOKE AND SO I KEPT DRIVING AND A MILE DOWN THE ROAD I KEPT SMELLING SOMETHING BURNING SO I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND IN MY CAR THEN GOT OUT AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTHING SO I WENT AHE...

Apr 11, 2013 Electrical System

ACCESSORY CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS BEING USED TO CHARGE A CAR PHONE WHILE ON A TRIP OUT OF STATE, WHEN WE STOPPED TO GET GAS AND HAD THE CAR OFF AND RETURNED IT ON AFTER FILLED WITH GAS ALL THE GAUGES ON THE CAR WENT CRAZY DROPPING ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ZERO ON ALL GAUGES EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS WORKING ...

Apr 11, 2013 Electrical System

ACCESSORY CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS BEING USED TO CHARGE A CAR PHONE WHILE ON A TRIP OUT OF STATE, WHEN WE STOPPED TO GET GAS AND HAD THE CAR OFF AND RETURNED IT ON AFTER FILLED WITH GAS ALL THE GAUGES ON THE CAR WENT CRAZY DROPPING ALL THE WAY DOWN TO ZERO ON ALL GAUGES EVEN THOUGH THE CAR WAS WORKING ...

Mar 14, 2013 Engine 5,000 mi

IDLES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VERY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM. ALSO AT TIMES, WHILE STOPPED, THE IDLE WILL INCREA...

Mar 14, 2013 Power Train 5,000 mi

IDLES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VERY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM. ALSO AT TIMES, WHILE STOPPED, THE IDLE WILL INCREA...

Mar 14, 2013 Engine 5,000 mi

IDLES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VERY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM. ALSO AT TIMES, WHILE STOPPED, THE IDLE WILL INCREA...

Mar 14, 2013 Power Train 5,000 mi

IDLES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VERY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM. ALSO AT TIMES, WHILE STOPPED, THE IDLE WILL INCREA...

Mar 12, 2013 Visibility 1,500 mi

THE OUTSIDE DOOR MIRRORS ARE SMALL AND HAVE BLIND SPOTS. I'VE LOST SIGHT OF VEHICLES I KNOW WHERE BEHIND ME. WHEN GM BECAME AWARE OF THIS OVERLOOK IN DESIGN OF THE 2012 CHEVY SONIC, 2013 MODELS WERE INSTALLED WITH THE SAME SIZE MIRROR WITH A SMALL CONVEX AS PART OF THE MIRROR TO DETECT AREAS PREVIOU...

Mar 12, 2013 Visibility 1,500 mi

THE OUTSIDE DOOR MIRRORS ARE SMALL AND HAVE BLIND SPOTS. I'VE LOST SIGHT OF VEHICLES I KNOW WHERE BEHIND ME. WHEN GM BECAME AWARE OF THIS OVERLOOK IN DESIGN OF THE 2012 CHEVY SONIC, 2013 MODELS WERE INSTALLED WITH THE SAME SIZE MIRROR WITH A SMALL CONVEX AS PART OF THE MIRROR TO DETECT AREAS PREVIOU...

Feb 1, 2013 Engine 9,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A INTERSECTION MY CAR WAS GOING 50 MILES AN HOUR, THEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. IT'S A 5 SPEED AND IT SHUT OFF AND THEN STARTED BACK UP.THE CAR WAS IN 5 TH GEAR AT THE TIME IT WAS VERY SCARY IM GLAD THERE WAS NO ONE DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE DAY 1 THER...

Feb 1, 2013 Power Train 9,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A INTERSECTION MY CAR WAS GOING 50 MILES AN HOUR, THEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. IT'S A 5 SPEED AND IT SHUT OFF AND THEN STARTED BACK UP.THE CAR WAS IN 5 TH GEAR AT THE TIME IT WAS VERY SCARY IM GLAD THERE WAS NO ONE DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE DAY 1 THER...

Feb 1, 2013 Engine 9,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A INTERSECTION MY CAR WAS GOING 50 MILES AN HOUR, THEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. IT'S A 5 SPEED AND IT SHUT OFF AND THEN STARTED BACK UP.THE CAR WAS IN 5 TH GEAR AT THE TIME IT WAS VERY SCARY IM GLAD THERE WAS NO ONE DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE DAY 1 THER...

Feb 1, 2013 Power Train 9,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN A INTERSECTION MY CAR WAS GOING 50 MILES AN HOUR, THEN IT JUST SHUT OFF. IT'S A 5 SPEED AND IT SHUT OFF AND THEN STARTED BACK UP.THE CAR WAS IN 5 TH GEAR AT THE TIME IT WAS VERY SCARY IM GLAD THERE WAS NO ONE DIRECTLY BEHIND ME. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE DAY 1 THER...

Jan 8, 2013 Power Train 3,700 mi

AFTER ONLY OWNING THE 2012 SONIC FOR LESS THAN 4 MONTHS AND HAVING ONLY @ 3,700 MILES ON IT, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I PULLED OUT OF MY WORK DRIVEWAY, AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING IN DRIVE BUT GOING NOWHERE. IT WAS MOVING FORWARD VERY SLOWLY AND NOT SHIFTING. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GE...

Jan 8, 2013 Power Train 3,700 mi

AFTER ONLY OWNING THE 2012 SONIC FOR LESS THAN 4 MONTHS AND HAVING ONLY @ 3,700 MILES ON IT, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I PULLED OUT OF MY WORK DRIVEWAY, AND THE ENGINE WAS RACING IN DRIVE BUT GOING NOWHERE. IT WAS MOVING FORWARD VERY SLOWLY AND NOT SHIFTING. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO GE...

Dec 31, 2012 Tires 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO TIRES, SIZE: 195/65/R15 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE BUBBLES IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER A...

Dec 31, 2012 Tires 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC EQUIPPED WITH HANKOOK OPTIMO TIRES, SIZE: 195/65/R15 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WERE BUBBLES IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONTACTED THE DEALER A...

Dec 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

IDLES ROUGHLY, IDLE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VARY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM, BUT NOT STALL. ALSO AT TIM...

Dec 20, 2012 Electrical System 200 mi

IDLES ROUGHLY, IDLE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VARY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM, BUT NOT STALL. ALSO AT TIM...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 200 mi

IDLES ROUGHLY, IDLE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VARY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM, BUT NOT STALL. ALSO AT TIM...

Dec 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND/OR AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. THEN, IT TAKES THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CAN ATTEMPT TO BE RE-STARTED! VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A 'PROGRAMMED' WAI...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 200 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND/OR AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. THEN, IT TAKES THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CAN ATTEMPT TO BE RE-STARTED! VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A 'PROGRAMMED' WAI...

Dec 20, 2012 Power Train 200 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND/OR AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. THEN, IT TAKES THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CAN ATTEMPT TO BE RE-STARTED! VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A 'PROGRAMMED' WAI...

Dec 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

IDLES ROUGHLY, IDLE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VARY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM, BUT NOT STALL. ALSO AT TIM...

Dec 20, 2012 Electrical System 200 mi

IDLES ROUGHLY, IDLE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VARY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM, BUT NOT STALL. ALSO AT TIM...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 200 mi

IDLES ROUGHLY, IDLE INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WHILE THE CAR IS AT A STOP, AND THE ENGINE STALLS VERY FREQUENTLY, REGARDLESS OF TEMPERATURE OR WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON START-UP, OR WHILE STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE IDLE WILL BECOME ROUGH AND VARY BETWEEN 200-3,000 RPM, BUT NOT STALL. ALSO AT TIM...

Dec 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND/OR AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. THEN, IT TAKES THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CAN ATTEMPT TO BE RE-STARTED! VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A 'PROGRAMMED' WAI...

Dec 20, 2012 Engine 200 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND/OR AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. THEN, IT TAKES THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CAN ATTEMPT TO BE RE-STARTED! VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A 'PROGRAMMED' WAI...

Dec 20, 2012 Power Train 200 mi

VEHICLE STALLS WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, AND/OR AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. THEN, IT TAKES THREE SECONDS BEFORE THE CAR CAN ATTEMPT TO BE RE-STARTED! VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING LEFT ACROSS A HIGHWAY OR INTO TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS WHAT SEEMS TO BE A 'PROGRAMMED' WAI...

Dec 15, 2012 Engine 1,912 mi

THIS CAR WHEN SITTING AT A IDLE SHAKES IT DON'T MATTER IF YOU START IT UP IN THE MORNING OR IN THE DAY OR NIGHT. IT ACTS LIKE IT HAS A MISFIRE WHEN DRIVING LIKE ALL THE CYLINDERS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN MARCH 2012. HAS A ROUGH IDLE EVERYDAY ,AFTER IT W...

Dec 15, 2012 Engine 1,912 mi

THIS CAR WHEN SITTING AT A IDLE SHAKES IT DON'T MATTER IF YOU START IT UP IN THE MORNING OR IN THE DAY OR NIGHT. IT ACTS LIKE IT HAS A MISFIRE WHEN DRIVING LIKE ALL THE CYLINDERS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE SINCE I BOUGHT IT NEW IN MARCH 2012. HAS A ROUGH IDLE EVERYDAY ,AFTER IT W...

Dec 14, 2012 Electrical System 300 mi

RADIO RANDOMLY TURNS ON WHEN CAR IS SHUT OFF. LAST NIGHT IT TURNED ON 13 TIMES. IT ACTIVATES THE FULL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR. WON'T SHUT OFF UNLESS CAR IS STARTED AND XM RADIO IS TUNED TO FM AND SHUT OFF. THEN IF YOUR LUCKY IT MAY STAY OFF. I HAVE BEEN REPORTING THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP IN VERMO...

Dec 14, 2012 Electrical System 300 mi

RADIO RANDOMLY TURNS ON WHEN CAR IS SHUT OFF. LAST NIGHT IT TURNED ON 13 TIMES. IT ACTIVATES THE FULL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE CAR. WON'T SHUT OFF UNLESS CAR IS STARTED AND XM RADIO IS TUNED TO FM AND SHUT OFF. THEN IF YOUR LUCKY IT MAY STAY OFF. I HAVE BEEN REPORTING THIS TO THE DEALERSHIP IN VERMO...

Nov 26, 2012 Engine 166 mi

NOVEMBER 26,2012 WE FINANCED A 2012 CHEVY SONIC ON NOVEMBER 17TH. IT ONLY HAD 5 MILES ON IT. SWEET. RIGHT??? NOPE BY WED NOVEMBER 21ST THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS OVER HEATING. IT WAS SPILLING OUT COOLANT FLUID EVERYWHERE. SINCE IT WAS THE HOLIDAYS I HAS TO WAIT TILL FRIDAY AFTER THANK...

Nov 26, 2012 Engine 166 mi

NOVEMBER 26,2012 WE FINANCED A 2012 CHEVY SONIC ON NOVEMBER 17TH. IT ONLY HAD 5 MILES ON IT. SWEET. RIGHT??? NOPE BY WED NOVEMBER 21ST THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR WAS OVER HEATING. IT WAS SPILLING OUT COOLANT FLUID EVERYWHERE. SINCE IT WAS THE HOLIDAYS I HAS TO WAIT TILL FRIDAY AFTER THANK...

Nov 19, 2012 Suspension 100 mi

MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER HAVE CONTROL ISSUES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CAR SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD DEALER WILL NOT HELP ME .I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINTS ONLINE EVERYWHERE PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED FOR DRIVING AND UNSAFE CAR. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Wheels 100 mi

MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER HAVE CONTROL ISSUES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CAR SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD DEALER WILL NOT HELP ME .I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINTS ONLINE EVERYWHERE PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED FOR DRIVING AND UNSAFE CAR. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Suspension 100 mi

MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER HAVE CONTROL ISSUES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CAR SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD DEALER WILL NOT HELP ME .I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINTS ONLINE EVERYWHERE PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED FOR DRIVING AND UNSAFE CAR. *TR

Nov 19, 2012 Wheels 100 mi

MY VEHICLE IS UNSAFE I PURCHASED THE CAR IN SEPTEMBER HAVE CONTROL ISSUES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CAR SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD DEALER WILL NOT HELP ME .I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE COMPLAINTS ONLINE EVERYWHERE PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CAR BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED FOR DRIVING AND UNSAFE CAR. *TR

Nov 9, 2012 Power Train

ISSUES BEGAN WITH AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE AT COLD START AFTER CAR HAD BEEN SITTING ABOUT 30MINS TO AN HR, FROM BEING DRIVEN. NO CODES SHOWING SO WENT UN-REPAIRED, ONCE PINPOINTED, IT WAS REPLICATED, STILL NO CODES, NO FIX, STARTING ABOUT AUG 2012 AFTER MY 1ST SERVICE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AT IDLE WHILE ...

Nov 9, 2012 Engine

ISSUES BEGAN WITH AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE AT COLD START AFTER CAR HAD BEEN SITTING ABOUT 30MINS TO AN HR, FROM BEING DRIVEN. NO CODES SHOWING SO WENT UN-REPAIRED, ONCE PINPOINTED, IT WAS REPLICATED, STILL NO CODES, NO FIX, STARTING ABOUT AUG 2012 AFTER MY 1ST SERVICE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AT IDLE WHILE ...

Nov 9, 2012 Power Train

ISSUES BEGAN WITH AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE AT COLD START AFTER CAR HAD BEEN SITTING ABOUT 30MINS TO AN HR, FROM BEING DRIVEN. NO CODES SHOWING SO WENT UN-REPAIRED, ONCE PINPOINTED, IT WAS REPLICATED, STILL NO CODES, NO FIX, STARTING ABOUT AUG 2012 AFTER MY 1ST SERVICE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AT IDLE WHILE ...

Nov 9, 2012 Engine

ISSUES BEGAN WITH AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE AT COLD START AFTER CAR HAD BEEN SITTING ABOUT 30MINS TO AN HR, FROM BEING DRIVEN. NO CODES SHOWING SO WENT UN-REPAIRED, ONCE PINPOINTED, IT WAS REPLICATED, STILL NO CODES, NO FIX, STARTING ABOUT AUG 2012 AFTER MY 1ST SERVICE CAR BEGAN TO SHAKE AT IDLE WHILE ...

Sep 27, 2012 Power Train 6,500 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A RED LIGHT NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF TIMES AND WHEN GOING TO SPEED UP TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD GET STUCK OR STALL OUT AND NOT SPEED UP. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY LARGER VEHICLES FOUR TIMES ...

Sep 27, 2012 Power Train 6,500 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS VERY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. I WAS GOING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN OUT OF A RED LIGHT NUMEROUS AMOUNTS OF TIMES AND WHEN GOING TO SPEED UP TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN THE VEHICLE WOULD GET STUCK OR STALL OUT AND NOT SPEED UP. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY LARGER VEHICLES FOUR TIMES ...

Sep 20, 2012 Power Train 10,000 mi

THE CHEVROLET SONIC THAT WE HAD STARTED HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING OUT OF THE FIRST AND SECOND GEARS AROUND 9000 MILES. IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN MID JUNE OF 2012 WE STARTED NOTICING THAT THE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT TO SHIFT TO A HIGHER GEAR IT WOULD STICK, THEN SHIFT ...

Sep 20, 2012 Power Train 10,000 mi

THE CHEVROLET SONIC THAT WE HAD STARTED HAVING TROUBLE SHIFTING OUT OF THE FIRST AND SECOND GEARS AROUND 9000 MILES. IT IS A BRAND NEW CAR WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN MID JUNE OF 2012 WE STARTED NOTICING THAT THE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT TO SHIFT TO A HIGHER GEAR IT WOULD STICK, THEN SHIFT ...

Sep 11, 2012 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Steering 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Visibility 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Air Bags 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Suspension 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Steering 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Visibility 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Air Bags 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 11, 2012 Suspension 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE COULD HEAR A GRINDING NOISE WHENEVER MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE O...

Sep 5, 2012 Engine

MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAEWOO SONICS (AND CRUZES, ALSO SOURCED FROM DAEWOO THOUGH ASSEMBLED IN THE UNITED STATES) EQUIPPED WITH THE 1.4L TURBOCHARGED ENGINE STALLING OUT AND/OR ACCELERATING POORLY IN WARM/HOT CONDITIONS WHEN USING 87 OCTANE FUEL. THESE VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE IN WARM WEATHER WHEN OWNER...

Sep 5, 2012 Engine

MULTIPLE REPORTS OF DAEWOO SONICS (AND CRUZES, ALSO SOURCED FROM DAEWOO THOUGH ASSEMBLED IN THE UNITED STATES) EQUIPPED WITH THE 1.4L TURBOCHARGED ENGINE STALLING OUT AND/OR ACCELERATING POORLY IN WARM/HOT CONDITIONS WHEN USING 87 OCTANE FUEL. THESE VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE IN WARM WEATHER WHEN OWNER...

Aug 5, 2012 Engine 3,070 mi

STALLS EASILY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP AND IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RESTART, OR I MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE I CAN ATTEMPT A RESTART. UNEVEN IDLE MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER BLAMES ME FOR THE STALLING (SAYS I'M NOT USED TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT MANY ARE COMPLAINING ON THE ...

Aug 5, 2012 Electrical System 3,070 mi

STALLS EASILY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP AND IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RESTART, OR I MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE I CAN ATTEMPT A RESTART. UNEVEN IDLE MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER BLAMES ME FOR THE STALLING (SAYS I'M NOT USED TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT MANY ARE COMPLAINING ON THE ...

Aug 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 3,070 mi

STALLS EASILY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP AND IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RESTART, OR I MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE I CAN ATTEMPT A RESTART. UNEVEN IDLE MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER BLAMES ME FOR THE STALLING (SAYS I'M NOT USED TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT MANY ARE COMPLAINING ON THE ...

Aug 5, 2012 Power Train 2,460 mi

AFTER DISENGAGING, ENGAGING, AND THEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. *TR

Aug 5, 2012 Engine 3,070 mi

STALLS EASILY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP AND IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RESTART, OR I MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE I CAN ATTEMPT A RESTART. UNEVEN IDLE MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER BLAMES ME FOR THE STALLING (SAYS I'M NOT USED TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT MANY ARE COMPLAINING ON THE ...

Aug 5, 2012 Electrical System 3,070 mi

STALLS EASILY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP AND IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RESTART, OR I MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE I CAN ATTEMPT A RESTART. UNEVEN IDLE MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER BLAMES ME FOR THE STALLING (SAYS I'M NOT USED TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT MANY ARE COMPLAINING ON THE ...

Aug 5, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 3,070 mi

STALLS EASILY AND FREQUENTLY WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP AND IS THEN DIFFICULT TO RESTART, OR I MUST WAIT ABOUT 5 SECONDS BEFORE I CAN ATTEMPT A RESTART. UNEVEN IDLE MOST OF THE TIME. DEALER BLAMES ME FOR THE STALLING (SAYS I'M NOT USED TO THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BUT MANY ARE COMPLAINING ON THE ...

Aug 5, 2012 Power Train 2,460 mi

AFTER DISENGAGING, ENGAGING, AND THEN DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS. *TR

Jul 17, 2012 Suspension 100 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CHEVY SONIC BRAND NEW, OFF THE DEALERS LOT. WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR ABOVE WE FOUND THAT THE CAR DRIFTS EXCESSIVELY AND IS VERY HARD TO KEEP IN THE LANE. ON A FEW OCCASIONS DRIVING AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEEDS WE WERE FORCED TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF RADICAL SWERVING. OUR FIRST COMPLAINTS ...

Jul 17, 2012 Steering 100 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CHEVY SONIC BRAND NEW, OFF THE DEALERS LOT. WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR ABOVE WE FOUND THAT THE CAR DRIFTS EXCESSIVELY AND IS VERY HARD TO KEEP IN THE LANE. ON A FEW OCCASIONS DRIVING AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEEDS WE WERE FORCED TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF RADICAL SWERVING. OUR FIRST COMPLAINTS ...

Jul 17, 2012 Suspension 100 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CHEVY SONIC BRAND NEW, OFF THE DEALERS LOT. WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR ABOVE WE FOUND THAT THE CAR DRIFTS EXCESSIVELY AND IS VERY HARD TO KEEP IN THE LANE. ON A FEW OCCASIONS DRIVING AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEEDS WE WERE FORCED TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF RADICAL SWERVING. OUR FIRST COMPLAINTS ...

Jul 17, 2012 Steering 100 mi

WE BOUGHT THE CHEVY SONIC BRAND NEW, OFF THE DEALERS LOT. WHEN DRIVING AT 55 MPH OR ABOVE WE FOUND THAT THE CAR DRIFTS EXCESSIVELY AND IS VERY HARD TO KEEP IN THE LANE. ON A FEW OCCASIONS DRIVING AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEEDS WE WERE FORCED TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF RADICAL SWERVING. OUR FIRST COMPLAINTS ...

Jul 9, 2012 Air Bags Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRAILER TWICE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE, LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jul 9, 2012 Air Bags Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF A TRAILER TWICE AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE HOOD SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE KNEE, LEFT SHOULDER AND BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Jun 18, 2012 Suspension 670 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC SEDAN. THE FIRST TIME THAT WE DROVE IT AT HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE SPEEDS WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE DRIVING LANE. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER A NEW SET OF TIRES, THEN LATER A NEW SET OF LARGER WHEELS AND TIRES THERE HA...

Jun 18, 2012 Steering 670 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC SEDAN. THE FIRST TIME THAT WE DROVE IT AT HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE SPEEDS WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE DRIVING LANE. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER A NEW SET OF TIRES, THEN LATER A NEW SET OF LARGER WHEELS AND TIRES THERE HA...

Jun 18, 2012 Suspension 670 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC SEDAN. THE FIRST TIME THAT WE DROVE IT AT HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE SPEEDS WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE DRIVING LANE. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER A NEW SET OF TIRES, THEN LATER A NEW SET OF LARGER WHEELS AND TIRES THERE HA...

Jun 18, 2012 Steering 670 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC SEDAN. THE FIRST TIME THAT WE DROVE IT AT HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE SPEEDS WE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP IN THE DRIVING LANE. WE RETURNED TO THE DEALER AND AFTER A NEW SET OF TIRES, THEN LATER A NEW SET OF LARGER WHEELS AND TIRES THERE HA...

May 28, 2012 Steering 706 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED "HUNTING" (SHAKING LEFT AND RIGHT) AND RESISTED ATTEMPTS TO STEER THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS STILL CONTROLLABLE, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THIS HAPPENS BOTH WHILE STOPPED AND WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND IS NOT THERMAL (WILL HAPPEN BOTH AT CO...

May 28, 2012 Steering 706 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED "HUNTING" (SHAKING LEFT AND RIGHT) AND RESISTED ATTEMPTS TO STEER THE VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THE CAR WAS STILL CONTROLLABLE, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. THIS HAPPENS BOTH WHILE STOPPED AND WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND IS NOT THERMAL (WILL HAPPEN BOTH AT CO...

May 23, 2012 Electrical System 7,800 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH 3 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN I HIT AROUND 7500 MILES I NOTICED THE CAR WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL WOULD DRIFT BACKWARDS - WHEN I GOT TO 7800 MILES THE WHENEVER I WAS IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING AROUND 5-13 MPH I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT ON IT'S OWN THE RPM'S WOU...

May 23, 2012 Power Train 7,800 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH 3 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN I HIT AROUND 7500 MILES I NOTICED THE CAR WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL WOULD DRIFT BACKWARDS - WHEN I GOT TO 7800 MILES THE WHENEVER I WAS IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING AROUND 5-13 MPH I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT ON IT'S OWN THE RPM'S WOU...

May 23, 2012 Electrical System 7,800 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH 3 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN I HIT AROUND 7500 MILES I NOTICED THE CAR WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL WOULD DRIFT BACKWARDS - WHEN I GOT TO 7800 MILES THE WHENEVER I WAS IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING AROUND 5-13 MPH I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT ON IT'S OWN THE RPM'S WOU...

May 23, 2012 Power Train 7,800 mi

I PURCHASED MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH 3 MILES ON IT IN NOVEMBER 2011. WHEN I HIT AROUND 7500 MILES I NOTICED THE CAR WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL WOULD DRIFT BACKWARDS - WHEN I GOT TO 7800 MILES THE WHENEVER I WAS IN TRAFFIC TRAVELING AROUND 5-13 MPH I NOTICED THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT ON IT'S OWN THE RPM'S WOU...

May 14, 2012 Engine Fire 400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS CAUSING DISCOMFORT TO THE CONTACT'S NOSE, EYES, CLOTHES AND TASTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR WOULD BE COME UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER BEING IN THE VEHICLE FOR...

May 14, 2012 Engine Fire 400 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS CAUSING DISCOMFORT TO THE CONTACT'S NOSE, EYES, CLOTHES AND TASTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOR WOULD BE COME UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER BEING IN THE VEHICLE FOR...

Apr 22, 2012 Power Train Crash

WHEN I AM DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND AM BEHIND A CAR THAT IS TURNING I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I GIVE IT GAS AT AROUND 2K RPM. THE CAR HAS SOME HESITATION LIKE IT CANT FIND A GEAR TO BE IN. IT HAS DONE IT SEANCE ABOUT 100 MILES. HAS 7000 MILES ON IT NOW. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO F...

Apr 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHEN I AM DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND AM BEHIND A CAR THAT IS TURNING I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I GIVE IT GAS AT AROUND 2K RPM. THE CAR HAS SOME HESITATION LIKE IT CANT FIND A GEAR TO BE IN. IT HAS DONE IT SEANCE ABOUT 100 MILES. HAS 7000 MILES ON IT NOW. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO F...

Apr 22, 2012 Power Train Crash

WHEN I AM DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND AM BEHIND A CAR THAT IS TURNING I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I GIVE IT GAS AT AROUND 2K RPM. THE CAR HAS SOME HESITATION LIKE IT CANT FIND A GEAR TO BE IN. IT HAS DONE IT SEANCE ABOUT 100 MILES. HAS 7000 MILES ON IT NOW. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO F...

Apr 22, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash

WHEN I AM DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AND AM BEHIND A CAR THAT IS TURNING I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I GIVE IT GAS AT AROUND 2K RPM. THE CAR HAS SOME HESITATION LIKE IT CANT FIND A GEAR TO BE IN. IT HAS DONE IT SEANCE ABOUT 100 MILES. HAS 7000 MILES ON IT NOW. WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO F...

Apr 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

FIRST PROBLEM WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED ONSTAR AND THEY SAID IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH EMISSION. CALLED DEALER, THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT WAS A FAULTY EVAP SOLENOID. DEALER REPLACED SOLENOID ON 3-22-2012. WHILE THERE, THEY ALSO TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ...

Apr 15, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,500 mi

FIRST PROBLEM WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CALLED ONSTAR AND THEY SAID IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH EMISSION. CALLED DEALER, THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT WAS A FAULTY EVAP SOLENOID. DEALER REPLACED SOLENOID ON 3-22-2012. WHILE THERE, THEY ALSO TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ...

Mar 14, 2012 Air Bags 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT IDENTIFY THAT A PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSTRUCTED THE FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSIST...

Mar 14, 2012 Visibility 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT IDENTIFY THAT A PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSTRUCTED THE FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSIST...

Mar 14, 2012 Air Bags 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT IDENTIFY THAT A PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSTRUCTED THE FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSIST...

Mar 14, 2012 Visibility 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WOULD NOT IDENTIFY THAT A PASSENGER WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER OBSTRUCTED THE FIELD OF VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ASSIST...

Mar 9, 2012 Power Train 925 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING ON AN INCLINE, THE HILL HOLDER WAS ENGAGED YET THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Mar 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 925 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING ON AN INCLINE, THE HILL HOLDER WAS ENGAGED YET THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Mar 9, 2012 Power Train 925 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING ON AN INCLINE, THE HILL HOLDER WAS ENGAGED YET THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Mar 9, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 925 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING ON AN INCLINE, THE HILL HOLDER WAS ENGAGED YET THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY IN REVERSE. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BRAKES STARTED TO SQUEAL AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Feb 29, 2012 Visibility 100 mi

I TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS & THE ENGINE DIED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD RAINED AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR & REALLY DID NOT AT THIS TIME ASSOCIATE THE WIPERS & THE ENGINE DYING UNTIL LATER THAT SAME DAY WHEN CONTACTED A FRIEND OF MINE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE DEALER CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM BU...

Feb 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

I TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS & THE ENGINE DIED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD RAINED AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR & REALLY DID NOT AT THIS TIME ASSOCIATE THE WIPERS & THE ENGINE DYING UNTIL LATER THAT SAME DAY WHEN CONTACTED A FRIEND OF MINE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE DEALER CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM BU...

Feb 29, 2012 Visibility 100 mi

I TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS & THE ENGINE DIED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD RAINED AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR & REALLY DID NOT AT THIS TIME ASSOCIATE THE WIPERS & THE ENGINE DYING UNTIL LATER THAT SAME DAY WHEN CONTACTED A FRIEND OF MINE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE DEALER CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM BU...

Feb 29, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 100 mi

I TURNED ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS & THE ENGINE DIED. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME IT HAD RAINED AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR & REALLY DID NOT AT THIS TIME ASSOCIATE THE WIPERS & THE ENGINE DYING UNTIL LATER THAT SAME DAY WHEN CONTACTED A FRIEND OF MINE TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE DEALER CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM BU...

Feb 9, 2012 Structure 8 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED POORLY AND POSITIONED TO CLOSE TO THE GROUND. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD RUB THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS...

Feb 9, 2012 Structure 8 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED POORLY AND POSITIONED TO CLOSE TO THE GROUND. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WOULD RUB THE GROUND WHILE DRIVING. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS...