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2012 Chevrolet Sonic repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 161 repairs.
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 113 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Engine not specified

Chevrolet Sonic in Arizona, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

2300 mi
would not go into gear & no air conditioner again . 
Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

12000 mi
Automatic transaxle still has multiple symptoms, including wheel lockup while decellerating, and completely losing connection with drive wheels when cornering. Transaxle has been repaired previously in warranty. GM is repurchasing my car. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Indiana, United States
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017
Jan 2016

231000 mi

US $650
Heating and cooling problem. After fighting the disappearing coolant for some time now my radiator finally gave up the ghost. 
Aug 2016

260000 mi

US $992
Replaced struts, strut mounts, coil springs and 2 ball joints 
Oct 2016

265000 mi

US $200
Coolant and oil leaks from turbocharger. Replaced all coolant and oil lines going to and coming from the turbo. 
Nov 2016

268300 mi

US $200
Had to replace the turbocharger Had to replace all the gaskets and O-rings on the oil cooler due to oil leaks. This was easiest done by removing the turbo again in order to provide access to oil cooler and hardware. 
Mar 2017

285000 mi

US $872
Had a popping noise like popping your knuckles. Replaced both CV joints or axles 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2012 - Aug 2017
Feb 2013

17700 mi
Cigarette lighter was only working intermittently. 
Jul 2015

52500 mi
PCV valve needed to be replaced under powertrain warranty. Injectors needed to be cleaned 
Chevrolet Sonic in Ohio, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

35000 mi
Front stabilizer sway bar end links went bad. They were replaced under warranty. 
Apr 2015

35700 mi
suspension noise at rear of car. Rear strut mount replaced. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Connecticut, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2021
Aug 2013 Check engine light (constant, not flashing). Dealer diagnosed MIL code as 'low voltage oxygen sensor'. Re-set. No repair. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Massachusetts, United States
May 2021 - Jun 2021
Jun 2021

115000 mi

US $500
Noise from the suspension, noticeable at lower speeds when turning and on bumpy roads. To fix this required install of new sway bar links and front A arms. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
Jul 2012

2300 mi
Air bag light illuminated; diagnosis was a faulty SRS module. 
Aug 2012

3000 mi
Lost all gauges except tach and most power steering assistance. Car later would not start, but all symptoms disappeared half an hour later. 
Apr 2014

23000 mi
Instrument cluster decided to randomly reset again, and engine ran a bit off until everything rebooted. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
Jul 2013

9300 mi
gas gauge randomly goes dead....does come back....but no pattern noticed by me 
Chevrolet Sonic in Illinois, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2017
Mar 2014

48000 mi

US $258
Valve Cover broke 
Jul 2015

73800 mi

US $136
EVAP system Failure 
Sep 2016

90000 mi

US $263
valve cover needed to be replaced again a hose that went through the firewall was leaking causing coolant to leak and lose heat 
Sep 2017

118000 mi

US $274
valve cover gasket caused oil leaking onto spark plugs. replaced spark plugs, valve cover gasket, and oil change. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Apr 2016
Sep 2013

7000 mi
chek engine light came on, car idled rough 
Mar 2014

14000 mi
rear shocks replaced under warranty.  Passenger seat belt retractor replaced. 
Jul 2014

18300 mi
stabilizer links replaced 
Jan 2015

14700 mi
catalytic converter checked due to rotten egg smell 
Chevrolet Sonic in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015

55000 mi

US $99
Air intake valve cracked 
Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2018
Mar 2016

71000 mi

US $80
stabilizer bar part replaced 
Jan 2017

94000 mi

US $200
wiper fluid nozzle rubber gasket in ventilation system 
Jun 2017

103000 mi

US $900
chain 
Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

21000 mi
caliper bolts broke sway bar links replaced at 18000 miles radio turns off at times car swaying back and forth on highway very unsafe no power when turning a bend headlights and interior lights dim. They go high and low when sitting idle when car is started the whole car shakes and also the muffler,tailpipe and engine shakes and rattles bad. no power i can walk faster up hills driver window molding rattle and makes noise when window down an inch or so now have a code 82 anti skid and abs light comes on muffler and or tailpipe gets loose and rattles especially when going up a hill. I tightened it, but it still vibrates the whole car at red lights. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2018
Aug 2017

46000 mi

US $20
The air cleaner intake duct split. I replaced the hose myself 
Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

8500 mi
Broken sway bar links replaced. 
Jan 2015

10000 mi
Oil pressure valve broken. Coolant line broken. 
Sep 2016

16000 mi

US $85
Another sway bar link broken (first one broke under warranty) 
Jun 2018

21000 mi

US $100
Front ball joint housings cracked Sway bar link broken 
Jun 2022

27000 mi

US $1100
Hole in exhaust pipe 
Chevrolet Sonic in Alaska, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2016
Jun 2014

29000 mi
The Aux Jack was Messed up, when connecting a Male plug into it. The Connection was loose and did not stay in,so it had to be replaced. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States
Feb 2013 - Jun 2017
May 2014

34000 mi
transmission failure Rusted through exhaust pipe coming from exhaust manifold 
Jun 2017

79000 mi
Loud rattling beneath the car. Replaced stabilizer links Air intake hose cracked 
Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2014

16700 mi
Rear stabilizer was loose. Part is a known defect which GM repaired with correct part. 
Jan 2015

51000 mi

US $780
Got 'check engine' light and noisy fan. Results were a coolant leak and defective coolant fan. Serious repair cost. Car is only 3 years old with 51k. Planning to see before it's too late. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR OR ELSE... 
Dec 2015

115000 mi

US $550
Part 2 of previous problem. After numerous issues with low coolant levels radiator was replaced. 
Apr 2016

128300 mi

US $400
Cracked radiator. Had another unit installed. 
Oct 2016

150200 mi

US $150
Installed a new alternator. Old one was making a loud whining noise 
Jun 2022

220000 mi
Car has multiple oil leaks around the entire engine. Mechanic advised us to liquidate the care ASAP. Repair not worth the investment. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2015

54000 mi

US $500
Replaced steering gear box due to a leak 
Apr 2016

61300 mi

US $52
Replaced hose from intake box to manifold 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Aug 2018
Feb 2015

27700 mi
Thermostat housing, heater hoses and all related gaskets and seals Main hose from throttle bottle to air cleaner was torn causing a check engine light and an OBD-II code 
Mar 2017

54689 mi

US $786
AC System was 0.75 Lbs low on Freon, so the system was evacuated and recharged to proper system pressure. Added Dye to check for leaks with a black light. No leaks found. Let the car sit overnight and checked with a black light next day. No leaks found. Loud high-pitched noise observed when the air was turned on. Blower motor was coming apart at the blower cage, so the blower motor was replaced. 
Mar 2018

67000 mi
Air conditioning system was pressure tested and a leak was found in the upper left corner of the condenser. The condenser was replaced and system was recharged. Obd II system initiated a check engine light with a code read of PO597. The service technician determined the thermostat was faulty. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Illinois, United States
Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
Nov 2016

106000 mi

US $186
Body ground wire had corroded and battery went completely dead. 
Jan 2017

US $1175
radiator cracked, thermostat sticking. PCV valve, (required replacing the valve cover to correct) caused massive vacuum leak. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Louisiana, United States
Aug 2012 - Jan 2022
Sep 2012

24000 mi
Passenger seat cushion loose. 
Jul 2013

58700 mi
transmission starting whining in 5th n 6th gears. took to dealership. Dealership R&R transmission assembly after learning no parts available to rebuild transmission. sway bar end links replaced- (recall) 
Sep 2013

67000 mi
dealership didn't tighten tie-rod end jam nuts and the passenger side jam nut backed off causing a steering issue. pulled the car in my shop and corrected the issue myself. 
Jun 2014

123000 mi

US $100
PCV rupture disc burst in valve cover causing the engine to run rough and several engine codes to pop up. Had to replace valve cover assembly. 
Nov 2014

143200 mi

US $140
cooling fan went out and had to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

179000 mi

US $80
"low fuel pump performance" purchased used fuel pump & fuel pump driver module on ebay from newly salvaged car & installed. old fuel pump filter sock filled with some kind of gel restricting the flow of fuel. cleaned and tested old pump.good 
Nov 2015

184000 mi

US $400
Turbo failed. No engine power and rattling noise. 
Jan 2017

219000 mi

US $300
Left and right brake calipers Locked up due to excessive wear on caliper piston. Replaced both calipers and pads. 
Oct 2017

245000 mi

US $600
AC compressor and lines replaced, system flushed, vacuumed and recharged. 
Mar 2018

265000 mi

US $45
replaced cracked reservoir tank and cracked plastic "T" fitting near water pump 
Jan 2022

428033 mi

US $55
REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in New Jersey, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2020
Jun 2014

42000 mi
Hose to the rear window washer came off a fitting, soaking the headliner. This was supposedly taken care of during a recall, but they didn't bother to secure this fitting. 
Jan 2017

56500 mi

US $400
Check valve in the intake failed, causing PCV valve to fail. Replacement of Camshaft cover and intake manifold required. 
Apr 2017

94000 mi

US $160
Replaced front pads and rotors. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2017
Aug 2012

1000 mi
poorly fitting passenger side rear door panel replaced 
Dec 2014

23000 mi
Ignition lock cylinder tumblers broken. Lock cylinder replaced according to the dealer statement. 
Mar 2015

26000 mi
Trim ring on and around the gear shift knob was coming loose. It was replaced and all is well. 
Apr 2017

44000 mi
Transmission was eating itself. T'was replaced under warranty 
Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2022
Jun 2014

37000 mi
Seat warmer does not work 
Aug 2014

39600 mi
Camshaft vacuum leak. Replaced camshaft cover 
Aug 2017

66000 mi

US $175
The car would not start and then the radio would not turn off when I opened the driver side door. The mechanic changed the battery but i have still experienced the radio not turning off The airbag light has been on and I assumed it was just because it need to be inspected but actually the mechanic said the code says the sensor in the passenger seat belt has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. The cost was over 250 so I opted to wait on this repair. 
Feb 2018

69000 mi

US $450
Car was making a rattling sound. Mechanic replaced the water pump 
Jul 2022

96000 mi

US $2000
Check engine light. Code said it is the turbo. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Oregon, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2015

50000 mi

US $96
OnStar notified me that it had detected a fault in ABS and stabilitrak system. Dealer confirmed diagnosis as a defective brake pedal position sensor. Part was ordered and sensor was replaced. Repair was preventative, part had not yet failed. 
Feb 2017

59000 mi

US $1140
All 4 Heater Seats and Backrests Elements for Driver and Passenger Seats Failed and had to be Replaced. 
Jan 2018

68496 mi

US $317
Replaced Thermostat Housing due to coolant leak. GM Part #25193922 (Thermostat) Outlet Housing. Flush & Refill with 50/50 Dex-Cool. Note: OEM Thermostat temperature is 221F. Leak was probably caused by pulling lightweight travel trailer up grade. Temperature briefly reached 240F possibly causing housing failure. Will look into a cooler thermostat. 
Jun 2018

70934 mi

US $308
Check Engine Light - Code: P0171. Replace valve cover with defective PCV valve due to vacuum leak. 
Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

104000 mi

US $800
Replace manifold 
Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

3000 mi
Grinding between 1 and 2 gear, Chevy replaced transmission. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2012 - Jul 2018
Sep 2016

58000 mi
Leak in valve cover, valve cover replaced 
Mar 2018

80000 mi

US $40
Stock sway bar end links were making noise. Annoying, but benign. Replaced with Moog aftermarket end links, noise went away. 
Jul 2018

85000 mi

US $30
Replaced hatch lift struts, as they were getting a little weak. 
Chevrolet Sonic in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Apr 2013

9000 mi
Constant check engine light stating emissions leak in system. Dealer smoke tested system and reset ecu. Light reappered. Back at dealer for further evaluation. 
Jun 2013

9000 mi
Constant CEL. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2018
Sep 2014

50000 mi
Driver side heated seat -- heater elements burned out. 
Mar 2015

64000 mi
PCV valve diaphragm ruptured, causing vacuum leak in valve cover 
May 2018

102000 mi

US $25
Drivers side low-beam bulb out. Replaced both low-beam bulbs. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Virginia, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2018
May 2013

26000 mi
P0449 OBD code for emissions EVAP recirc valve. Two trips needed for diagnosis/repair: Engine control computer seemed to lock the circuit so it was replaced but engine coded again later; second diagnosis found a broken wire over gas tank. 
May 2014

47000 mi
Issue: CEL P0449 - Evap Emission Control Sys Vent Valve/Solenoid Circuit Malfunction reappeared. Diagnosis: dealer's previous repair (broken wire above rear axle) broke again. Repair: reroute wire to avoid bending/pulling and re-solder wire. 
Aug 2015

71600 mi
Gear whine in manual 2-4-6 gears diagnosed as failed transmission bearing(gearbox replaced under GM drive train warranty 
Mar 2016

80000 mi
Third occurrence of P0449 CEL related to fuel system evaporative recirculation system. Broken and corroded circuity wire above fuel tank repaired again. 
Sep 2018

102000 mi

US $700
Replaced left front hub and press-in sealed bearing 
Chevrolet Sonic in Arizona, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Aug 2012

6000 mi
clutch pedal had issues with non-fluid movement, would creak and click often during use. Dealer re-greased the unit. Seemed to take care of problem for a while, however the creaking and clicking appears to be back 
Chevrolet Sonic in Iowa, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2013
Jan 2013 Car developed a rattle, leading to sway bars being diagnosed as bad. Replaced under warranty with OEM parts. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Oregon, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

15000 mi
Shift button stuck in, not releasing, so key stuck in ignition, shifter changes gears w/o pressing knob. Safety issue dealer says not covered by warranty. Actuator should be covered by drivetrain. silicone spray solved the problem for now. 
Nov 2015

21000 mi
A/T Shift lever release knob is now cracked in two, yet still functioning. Dealer claims is not covered under 150K drivetrain as is a "cabin part". It really is an Actuator covered under warranty Not yet resolved. 
Chevrolet Sonic in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2014 - Jul 2017
Jun 2014

40000 mi

US $400
The dual cooling fan assembly failed. CEL was thrown and vehicle never overheated but did cause a costly repair. Vehicle was just outside of warranty period. Chevy did not care and charged full price. 
Jun 2016

60000 mi

US $100
The intake boot between the airbox and throttle body is a known culprit for developnig a tear on the unseen side causing a CEL. Chevy knows of this exceedingly common issue but will not cover outside of warranty and will not issue a TSB or recall for this vital engine component that allows unfiltered air into engine when broken. 
Sep 2016

61500 mi

US $200
Thermostat failed. Common Sonic failure item. Also affects Cruze models. 
Mar 2017

65000 mi

US $75
Shift knob broke. Vehicle not able to shift out of park with out shift release mechanism. 
Jul 2017

65000 mi

US $1500
AC compressor failure on <5yr old car. Chevy dealer wanted $1500 to replace. I never had the work done and sold the car instead. I asked the service manager at the Chevy dealer when we got the quote if this was a common failure item for vehicles only a few years old and he said "Actually, yes. You wouldnt believe how many new vehicles need their AC compressors replaced just outside of warranty." Lol. His candor was appreciated. I will never own another Chevy now. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Alabama, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

54000 mi

US $200
Thermostat replaced. 
Jan 2018

54000 mi

US $325
Check engine light indicated lean fuel/air mixture. Intake part was replaced with factory redesigned part. 
Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Dec 2014
Dec 2014

38000 mi
Air intake hose was cracked in several places. Check engine light was on. The hose was replaced with the same stock GM part. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States
Apr 2013 - Jul 2017
Mar 2015

30000 mi
Had odd musty smell in car after having air on and then going to just the vent. As we got used to the smell was not sure if the dealers repair people could smell it or not. Well it seems they did and reported that there was condensation not drying up arou 
Jul 2017

47000 mi

US $94
The button on the gear sector sticks in the in (or release} position. When this happens the gear can be go from drive into reverse and park without stopping so you could bump the gear into reverse while driving down the road. Also you cannot get the key out of the ignition. I had a appointment to take the car to the dealer repair shop but decided to clean and apply WD 40 it the button. So far this seems to have done the trick 
Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2012 - Dec 2015
Jul 2013

12000 mi
Stock battery had a leak and was corroding the battery mounts. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. 
Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

21000 mi

US $297
Key would not come out of ignition switch. Ignition switch replaced. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Texas, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2016
Jan 2015

22700 mi
The ignition key could not be removed sometimes, had to use a screwdriver in the slot under the key mechanism to unlock the key. 
Mar 2015

19000 mi
Windshield washer reservoir leaking fluid. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Indiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2015

18000 mi

US $50
A grinding noise at slow turns under 5 MPH. Dealer determined that steering gear was leaking. Steering gear was replaced, cost was originally $600, majority of cost paid by extended warranty. 
Jan 2016

17200 mi

US $163
Engine light came on, dealer diagnosed a cracked air intake valve. Dealer replaced with in stock GM part. 
Sep 2017

38000 mi

US $50
Alternator was noisy and failing. The problem was found and diagnosed during routine oil change. I was not experiencing any problems prior to the diagnosis, other than a loud whiney engine noise. Since the repair, the engine is as quiet as the day it was new. My extended warranty covered the cost of the repair (est. $550). 
Apr 2018

43000 mi

US $400
Rough idling at slow speeds. Dealer diagnosed that spark plugs had failed. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2020
Dec 2012

6000 mi
A few buzzes and rattle noises in a few spots but sensitive to temperature. Dealer could not duplicate at this time. 
Nov 2013

11000 mi
Stabilizer links and/or bushings replaced due to rattle noise emanating from under front of car. 
Apr 2014

13500 mi
Shift lever would buzz/rattle between 2500 and 3500 rpm's. Lever assembly replaced. Problem solved. Driver window rattles intermittently. Rubber frame trim replaced. Rattles a bit less, but problem not solved. 
Aug 2014

16000 mi
Still have a rattle noise. Service manager said they could remove interior panels and try to pinpoint the exact cause but due to the extensive use of hard plastic, fixing one thing can cause other noise issues. Fix or not. Haven't decided. 
Mar 2016

51000 mi

US $120
Inlet tube from air filter to throttle body was cracked causing a check engine light. 
Sep 2016

60000 mi

US $200
Right rear shock was leaking. Shock replaced. 
May 2017

69678 mi

US $341
No heat. Heater core outlet coupling was leaking. Back flushed heater core due to a restriction. 
Jan 2018

79000 mi

US $551
Replaced Purge Solenoid and Vent Solenoid - ECM reprogrammed with updates 
Aug 2018

89000 mi

US $504
Exhaust noise coming from under car. Flex pipe rusted and was leaking. Flex pipe replaced 
Chevrolet Sonic in Missouri, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013

23000 mi
Sway bar end links went out 
Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2014
Jan 2012

10000 mi
The windshield had a stain on the drivers side in the middle of the viewing area 
Chevrolet Sonic in Indiana, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
Aug 2013

7000 mi
A 'creaking' noise was heard at very slow speeds. For example, when turning the wheel or applying the brakes in a parking lot. New car dealer found the GM bulletin and apparantly replaced a stabilizer sway bar link to fix the problem.  
Jun 2014

11000 mi
Engine light came on. On my call to dealer they wanted an appointment so I made one. However, on the day on the appointment the light was not on & the dealer could not find any fault code in memory. Since then, the light has not come on. 
Nov 2014

12300 mi
Small plastic insert from lower passenger chrome window trim not properly installed. It stuck out just enough to 'hit' front of the rear door & the trim is a little loose. Dealer pushed this in fully; but the trim is still a little loose. 
Apr 2015

13000 mi
Engine Light would come on intermittently; then go off. However, this spring the light came on, stayed on, & I took the car to the dealer who said it was either engine knock sensor or wiring to this sensor. Engine Knock sensor replaced. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Hawaii, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2012
Apr 2012

1000 mi
Both brake calipers were leaking fluid, damaged the pads & rotors. 
Chevrolet Sonic in Utah, United States
May 2014 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

58000 mi

US $100
Check engine light- unable to determine cause. Been in the shop twice and light continues to come on. Cause yet unknown 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

11000 mi
AC blowing warm air. Dealer added 1lb freon with dye. Didn't see any leaks, didn't remove dash. Bring back if problem again. 

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