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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%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2013 Chevrolet Sonic engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 27 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
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 13700 mi | Slow coolant leak. Known issue with early Sonic Turbo water pumps. Dealer replaced pump. Leak has been resolved. |
| 113000 mi | Intake manifold and valve cover were replaced due to check engine light. Intake manifold has a defect which causes the check engine light to come on, new manifold is supposed to have an improved design. A week later the check engine light came on and it needed the map sensor replaced. |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | Bad turbocharger |
| 15000 mi | Coolant Leak after turbo replacement |
| 59000 mi US $301 |
Second trip to dealer in less than six months for turbo issues and wiper decided to quit during a downpour |
| 59000 mi | Bought back. No oil in the engine and I refused to drive the car any longer due to numerous issues with the car and the shabby way the dealership replaced the valve cover gasket and waste gate solenoid. |
| Water pump failed. Dealer said likely defective pump from factory. Failure caused mass coolant dump and engine overheat. This repair happened at 350 miles on the odometer. |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi | ECM failed |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 27000 mi | Oil pan gasket leaking, gasket replaced. |
| 31000 mi | Car was loosing coolant. Water pump was leaking and replaced. |
| 32000 mi US $100 |
Car was leaking coolant and oil, found oil cooler and water outlet leaking. |
| 65713 mi | Experiencing intermittent loss of power steering; dealer replaced water pump and belt under warranty in an effort to resolve issue. |
| 35000 mi | Started losing coolant and noted it puddling under the car when parked overnight. Oil leak noted when I took the car in for a coolant leak. It was found that the bolts were loose, so the pan gasket was replaced and bolts tightened. |
| 78000 mi | Oil leak pooling on the ground under my vehicle. It was leaking from an "actuator" plug for the oil pressure sensor. |
| 112000 mi US $235 |
I noticed a loss of coolant and tok the car in to be checked. The upper radiator hose and coolant overflow tank were leaking, so they were replaced. |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 14000 mi | heater intake hose developed a leak causing engine overheating |
| 16898 mi | CEL, CODE P0496, PURGE VALVE IS PURGING DURING NON-PURGE MODE, REPLACE PURGE VALVE, SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT [TECH NOTES] CEL, CODE P0496, PURGE VALVE IS PURGING DURING NON-PURGE MODE, REPLACE PURGE VALVE, SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT. Parts replaced under warranty. |
| 86000 mi | Excess play in the turbocharger wastegate shaft. Turbocharger assembly replaced. |
| 56000 mi | Losing coolant, water pump deemed faulty and replaced under warranty |
| 131000 mi US $75 |
Replaced the intake manifold do to a failed check valve. |
| 44000 mi | Water pump |
| 31000 mi | Water pump defect allowed coolant to leak. Known defect covered under special extended warranty. |
| 43000 mi | Water pump flange cracked. Repaired under powertrain warranty. |
| 32000 mi | Oil leak by bell housing. Was a loose bolt, sealed it and tighten fixed it. |
| 14000 mi | Factory water pump started making a high pitch noise and was replaced under warranty. |
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29000 mi US $300 |
Intake hose split. Replaced with K&N CAI |
| 38000 mi US $750 |
Replace vent valve solenoid. Drop gas tank and replace vent valve solenoid. Code was thrown. Replace radiator fan. Fan was making noise and visibly not spinning correctly. |
| 35000 mi | hose replaced |
| 68000 mi US $680 |
The car over heated and stalled; the water pump was replaced and the cooling system flushed. The total including diagnostic came to $710 - $680 was for the water pump only. It was driveable after that as long as I was not stuck in traffic - as soon as I was in traffic for a prolonged period, less than a week later, he car overheated and stalled again. The dealer said it would take another $600 to repair the fan motor. As the fan was operational, I declined the repair - they seemed to be guessing. The car has now been with another mechanic for two days and he has not been able to determine the cause. |
| 75000 mi US $500 |
Smoke from the engine is pulled into the cabin air when the heat and defroster are on (75K miles onward). |
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