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Chevrolet Sonic repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (4%)

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Chevrolet Sonic brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

69000 mi

US $160
during oil change, technician noticed that the inside pads were very worn and recommended that they be changed soon. On way home from that visit, they started making noise (Sonic squealers are VERY noisy). Ordered parts from rockauto.com and performed the repair myself once the parts arrived. 

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2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

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

87203 mi

US $560
Brake fluid flush and replacement, front brake pads 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

112000 mi

US $600
While I had the car in for the coolant leak repair, I asked for the brakes to be inspected. After all, I had 112000 miles on the original pads and rotors. They were found to be heavily worn and were replaced. 
170000 mi

US $120
ABS and traction control lights came on. Vehicle seemed to operate normally. The brake pressure sensing unit under the master cylinder was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

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

21000 mi caliper bolts broke anti skid and abs light comes on 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

219000 mi

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

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. 
94000 mi

US $160
Replaced front pads and rotors. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

1000 mi Both brake calipers were leaking fluid, damaged the pads & rotors. 

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