| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Chevrolet Sonic repairs by problem area
Engine (67%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (0%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (17%)
Chart based on 6 repairs.
Chevrolet Sonic repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (100%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 5 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
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi US $100 |
Front ball joint housings cracked Sway bar link broken |
| 27000 mi US $1100 |
Hole in exhaust pipe |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $186 |
Body ground wire had corroded and battery went completely dead. |
| 106000 mi US $1175 |
radiator cracked, thermostat sticking. PCV valve, (required replacing the valve cover to correct) caused massive vacuum leak. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 59000 mi US $1140 |
All 4 Heater Seats and Backrests Elements for Driver and Passenger Seats Failed and had to be Replaced. |
| 68496 mi US $317 |
Replaced Thermostat Housing due to coolant leak. GM Part #25193922 (Thermostat) Outlet Housing. Flush & Refill with 50/50 Dex-Cool. Note: OEM Thermostat temperature is 221F. Leak was probably caused by pulling lightweight travel trailer up grade. Temperature briefly reached 240F possibly causing housing failure. Will look into a cooler thermostat. |
| 70934 mi US $308 |
Check Engine Light - Code: P0171. Replace valve cover with defective PCV valve due to vacuum leak. |
| 66000 mi US $175 |
The car would not start and then the radio would not turn off when I opened the driver side door. The mechanic changed the battery but i have still experienced the radio not turning off The airbag light has been on and I assumed it was just because it need to be inspected but actually the mechanic said the code says the sensor in the passenger seat belt has malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. The cost was over 250 so I opted to wait on this repair. |
| 69000 mi US $450 |
Car was making a rattling sound. Mechanic replaced the water pump |
| 96000 mi US $2000 |
Check engine light. Code said it is the turbo. |
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40000 mi US $400 |
The dual cooling fan assembly failed. CEL was thrown and vehicle never overheated but did cause a costly repair. Vehicle was just outside of warranty period. Chevy did not care and charged full price. |
| 61500 mi US $200 |
Thermostat failed. Common Sonic failure item. Also affects Cruze models. |
| 65000 mi US $1500 |
AC compressor failure on <5yr old car. Chevy dealer wanted $1500 to replace. I never had the work done and sold the car instead. I asked the service manager at the Chevy dealer when we got the quote if this was a common failure item for vehicles only a few years old and he said "Actually, yes. You wouldnt believe how many new vehicles need their AC compressors replaced just outside of warranty." Lol. His candor was appreciated. I will never own another Chevy now. |
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