10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
66,876 miles

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problem #5

Jan 152016

Sonic

  • miles
When I have a passenger in my car the light will stay off for the airbag and so will the sat belt light when I am seating still anywhere from a parking spot to a stop light anywhere my car will idel up to 2500-3000 rpms and my feet re on the break and clutch if I dont watch closely and let the break off any my car will take off

- Lewsiville, OH, USA

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problem #4

Jun 152015

Sonic

  • miles
The gear shift button sticks when in gear or park.

- Neodesha, KS, USA

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problem #3

Feb 022015

Sonic

  • 31,460 miles
Vehicle has been losing coolant for last six months. There is a strong odor of coolant inside and outside of the vehicle and there is water inside cabin air filter box. Dealer acknowledged the issue and inspected vehicle with a GM engineer, but could not find the cause of either issue.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

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problem #2

Aug 082014

Sonic 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cpsc:I1480205A. 2013 Chevy Sonic. Consumer stated that he is having problems with the key fob for is car. The consumer stated he hit the key fob fairly hard which caused the key to turn, and the vehicle shut off.

- Gardner, MA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 252014

Sonic 4-cyl

  • 22,550 miles
Car is smoking from engine and exhaust and creating extreme heat.

- Hammond , IN, USA

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