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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 41,520 miles
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My Chevy Sonic stalls while driving it. The engine shuts down, door locks cycle, lights go on and off, power steering and brakes go out, rpms drop, and until today, it turns back on, the rpms jump sky high, and the motor revs back to life and it goes fine again for awhile. But today it stalled sitting in mcdonalds parking lot and not only didn't start again, but had to be jumped. I can only imagine what would have happened if my granddaughter and I had her in heavy traffic when that happened! every other time it's been going down the road. One time I was in traffic and it almost caused an accident. It happens almost every day. Especially if I'm running the air conditioner. It happens at all speeds. I have taken it to 3 mechanics and it doesn't 'throw any codes'. it did show a little issue with the alternator so we replaced it but it didn't charge anything. I've done some research and this is a common issue with several years of Chevy Sonic cars. Unfortunately our outcry is going nowhere. GM seems determined to ignore us until someone dies and they get sued. Can you please get them to recall the engine or whatever it is that's causing this issue" please"!!! thank you!
- Cortez, CO, USA
Light come on check engine and the road slipping sign
- Ridgeland, SC, USA
Hello, the Chevy Sonic dash an information center is not working properly, there is no radio, no turn signal indicators, no seat belt indicator an dash gets really dim at times, all of these issues happened all at once. I tried calling my local Chevrolet dealer but they keep saying my VIN is not effected. But all the other makes of this model of that year is having the same recall issues. Please help !!!. I have small children an ever car ride is unpleasant an we dont feel safe.
- Gary, IN, USA
When air conditioning is turned on call loses power if stop at a red light or stop sign you can press the accelerator all the way down car is very slow taking off and sometime window control don't work. Air-condition blows hot air at times.
- Radcliff, KY, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the radio would automatically turn on and off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (waldorf Chevrolet Cadillac, 2298 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15V416000 (equipment). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,600.
- Waldolf, MD, USA
Vehicle alarm sounding. With all doors shut properly. I push the lock door control on the key 2X to enable the horn to sound indicating the vehicle is locked and secured with alarm as it should. As of 28 Oct 2015 I do the same and now alarm is going off as if a door is open or someone is breaking in. All fuses have been checked and are good. Vehicle is parked in garage on level surface. Checked with both car keys to make sure it wasn't a key electrical issue. The red signal light in the car indicating alarm is on flashes more brightly than usual. I would like to be able to secure my vehicle. Thank you for you time.
- Blue Springs, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. When the vehicle was started, the contact noticed that the air bag warning sensor illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Chevrolet Buick GMC of puyallup, 800 river rd, puyallup, wa, 98371) where it was diagnosed that the failure codes (dtc C0186, C0196, C0287) appeared. The contact was informed that the SDM module needed to be checked for the latest software version and updated software possibly needed to be installed. A service bulletin from GM was located for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-3212344697. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 39,940.
- Puyallup, WA, USA
The vehicle is not safe - the body control module has went out in the vehicle. It is not covered under the power train warranty
- Princeton, WV, USA
Key gets warm on short drive and hot on drives over 90 minutes combined city and highway. When I stop the car and take the key out, the metal shaft that goes into the ignition is hot
- Gary, IN, USA
Car was running while listening to radio. Once it was cut off, I could not lock the car or cut it on again. It completely died.
- Fayetteville, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 50 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the vehicle engulfed in flames. The driver sustained fatal injuries and died on the scene. A police report was filed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.
- Ridgely, TN, USA
- Hot Springs National Park, AR, USA