2012 Chevrolet Sonic Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Chevrolet Sonics for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2012 Chevrolet Sonic problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic problems and repair histories that follow it.
Chevrolet Sonic Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Sonic | 31 Sonics, 5.6 months of data per Sonic, average 7900 miles7 |
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2012 Chevrolet Sonic
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| Chevrolet Sonic in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 12000 | 0 | 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. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 18000 | 0 | Cigarette lighter was only working intermittently. |
| Mar | 2013 | 20000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Sonic in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 2500 | 0 | Air bag light illuminated; diagnosis was a faulty SRS module. |
| Aug | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Lost all gauges except tach and most power steering assistance. Car later would not start, but all symptoms disappeared half an hour later. |
| Mar | 2013 | 8000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | 0 | 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 when on a bumpy road i can hear a noise or rattle then i touch the brakes and noise stops. 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. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 9000 | 0 | Car developed a rattle, leading to sway bars being diagnosed as bad. Replaced under warranty with OEM parts. |
| Chevrolet Sonic in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 9000 | 0 | Constant check engine light stating emissions leak in system. Dealer smoke tested system and reset ecu. Light reappered. Back at dealer for further evaluation. |
| Chevrolet Sonic in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 3000 | 0 | Grinding between 1 and 2 gear, Chevy replaced transmission. |
| Chevrolet Sonic in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | poorly fitting passenger side rear door panel replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Sonic in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 17000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 24000 | 0 | Passenger seat cushion loose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 48000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | A few buzzes and rattle noises in a few spots but sensitive to temperature. Dealer could not duplicate at this time. |
| Mar | 2013 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Sonic in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | The windshield had a stain on the drivers side in the middle of the viewing area |
| Mar | 2012 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chevrolet Sonic in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Both brake calipers were leaking fluid, damaged the pads & rotors. |
| Jun | 2012 | 3000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Sonic in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 2700 | 0 | would not go into gear & no air conditioner again . |
| Jun | 2012 | 4000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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