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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%)
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Chart based on 161 repairs.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 260000 mi US $992 |
Replaced struts, strut mounts, coil springs and 2 ball joints |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 35000 mi | Front stabilizer sway bar end links went bad. They were replaced under warranty. |
| 35700 mi | suspension noise at rear of car. Rear strut mount replaced. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 54000 mi US $500 |
Replaced steering gear box due to a leak |
| 8500 mi | Broken sway bar links replaced. |
| 16000 mi US $85 |
Another sway bar link broken (first one broke under warranty) |
| 21000 mi US $100 |
Front ball joint housings cracked Sway bar link broken |
| 79000 mi | Loud rattling beneath the car. Replaced stabilizer links |
| 16700 mi | Rear stabilizer was loose. Part is a known defect which GM repaired with correct part. |
| 14000 mi | rear shocks replaced under warranty. |
| 18300 mi | stabilizer links replaced |
| 71000 mi US $80 |
stabilizer bar part replaced |
| 21000 mi | sway bar links replaced at 18000 miles car swaying back and forth on highway very unsafe |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 58700 mi | sway bar end links replaced- (recall) |
| 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. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 9200 mi | Car developed a rattle, leading to sway bars being diagnosed as bad. Replaced under warranty with OEM parts. |
| 102000 mi US $700 |
Replaced left front hub and press-in sealed bearing |
| 80000 mi US $40 |
Stock sway bar end links were making noise. Annoying, but benign. Replaced with Moog aftermarket end links, noise went away. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 23000 mi | Sway bar end links went out |
| 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. |
| 11000 mi | Stabilizer links and/or bushings replaced due to rattle noise emanating from under front of car. |
| 60000 mi US $200 |
Right rear shock was leaking. Shock replaced. |
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