2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,500 miles

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problem #2

Oct 282023

Sonic

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated the audible indicators for the driver's seat belt and the "Key Left in Ignition' was inoperable. The contactor also stated that the radio powered on independently, causing the driver to be startled due to the loud volume. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, but not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V422000 (Electrical System, Equipment), 16V257000 (Equipment, Electrical System) or 15V416000 (Equipment). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

- Shiloh, OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 092019

Sonic

  • 37,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the key ceased in the ignition causing the battery to be drained. Roadside assistance was contacted and the vehicle was jump started. The vehicle was towed on three separate occasions to gerry wood Honda (414 jake alexander blvd South, salisbury, nc 28147) to be diagnosed however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The battery and alternator were replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V257000 (equipment, electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

- Mocksville, NC, USA