8.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,620 miles

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problem #4

Oct 232019

Sonic

  • miles
Evap purge solenoid stuck open causing car to stall out while driving down the highway- streets. If stopped at a light or had to slow down it would cause the car to stall in mid intersection and put myself and family in danger of getting into an accident. Windshield washer unit stopped working causing my windshield to impair my visibility not once but twice now. Dash lights keep dimming sometimes when I start the car and sometimes while im driving down the road causing it hard to tell the speed and fuel level but doesnt do it all the time it comes and goes.

- Kenansville, FL, USA

problem #3

May 162018

Sonic

  • 10,200 miles
When starting our 2017 Chevrolet Sonic there is exhaust fumes that are very strong that even make it into the interior of the car. The exhaust when idling will have a loud rattle and will both accompany the exhaust fumes and at times when there isn't the strong exhaust fumes. We have also recently had to start turning the traction control off and watching to make sure it stays off because it will randomly activate on dry pavement and we will have to hold tight to the steering wheel or it will jerk the vehicle in a different direction and has almost caused car accidents on three separate occcasions.

- Owosso, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 132017

Sonic

  • 250 miles
Passenger side wiper has gap between driver side water runs down windshield in a stream on all wiper speeds. Distracts visibilty. Reported to dealer and Chevrolet.

- Pounding Mill, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 012016

Sonic

  • 30 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and with the window defroster on the front windshield activated, it would remain fogged and would not defrost. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30.

- Lansing, MI, USA