2013 Chevrolet Sonic Chevrolet Sonic 2013

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (4%)

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic body repair cost distribution

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$1000 - $2499 (0%)

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$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

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

8000 mi Paint peel at tips of back bumper next to wheel. This is the 6th trip for the same issue. Bumper replaced each time and repainted. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

21600 mi Black vinyl on B pillar was wrinkling so it was replaced. Dealer bent chrome door trim in the process so that needs another trip shortly. 
37000 mi

US $5
Cruise control switch plate detached from left side of steering wheel. Plastic switch plate had a broken tab. I used silicone glue to re-attach. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

44000 mi Rattle. Maybe exhaust. Has had rattle since it was new. 
21000 mi Chrome trim under windows had a gap at the b-pillar. Fitment issues. Taken care of under the bumper to bumper warranty. Some gasket thing in the rear hatch was starting to poke out. Tech replaced the gasket. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

5000 mi Gasket between the rear spoiler came loose and was sticking out from between the body and the spoiler. 
14260 mi

C $35
Set and resume button popped off steering wheel. Bought cruise control button assembly from dealer and replaced it. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Body Problems

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