Common Problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

Cooling System Problems:

“Cooling is still being ate up. Took to a different dealer for second opinion. No physical leaks dealer put in dye to see if they could find the leak told me to drive it around for a few hundred miles.”

“5th time in the garage for the same issue. Car is eating coolant. no visual signs of leaking. Dealer said they found a leak and the coil pack is showing up as bad. I contacted GM Corporate, They have a case open. Car is hesitating VERY bad. Engine light is flashing and Traction light is on.”

Electrical System Problems:

“The heat doesn't work. Keeps blowing out cool air. This past summer the ac wouldn't work. When I took it to the dealership they said it was an electrical issue but they fixed it. I believe the two issues are related.”

“Turn signal indicators do not make sound when active”

“My car was bought in Oct of 2015. It did not come with a rear camera back up system, however the center display (radio & controls panel) started displaying an error message about this back up system. At the same time the phone & radio controls located on the steering wheel also stopped working. When blue toothing a phone (have tried with more than one type) it often disconnects & when it does connect, it doesn't fully connect. Both the steering wheel control & bluetooth problems started at the time the rear back up error began showing up. This error has been displaying for many months & I no longer have a warranty that would cover this expensive repair. The date selected is an estimation.”

Engine Troubles:

“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.”

“Car hesitated to start after getting gas. When it does finally start it sputters and have to rev motor some to make it stop. Idles high. After get started and start to drive it it's ok, but when stopped at a light it idles higher. I have had the purge valve replaced, but it's still doing it.”

Brakes Problems:

“Car was in motion going down the highway. Stopped at a redlight. Continued qhen light turned green but not fast as the next light was turning red. Brake failure resulted in a car accident. Upon collision the air bags malfunctioned and did not deploy. Many others are experiencing the same issues with the Chevrolet Sonic starting from the 2015 model. GM was made aware of the issue and has yet to fix it or recall it.”

“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. While pulling into a parking spot, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle drove over a concrete median and through bushes before coming to a complete stop. The contact sustained a thumb injury that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to auffenberg Chevrolet Buick GMC (830 valley creek dr, farmington, mo 63640), but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 32,847.”

Sources: www.nhtsa.gov, carcomplaints.com

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