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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
65000 mi
US $100
Sonic has plastic end links and the joints were loose and making ratteling noise. Replace both front end lnks with metal ones. The noise is gone.
Clunking sound from the front suspension. The dealer diagnosed it as bad stabilizer bar links that needed to be replaced. The parts were not in stock, so I had to make a second trip for repair once the parts were in.
17000 mi
Replaced leaking water pump.
29000 mi
US $310
Car failed state inspection. Front tires were found to be wearing on the side. Car required alignment and 2 new tires.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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