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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (67%)

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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. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

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

9000 mi Steering shaft replaced for 2nd time. Steering column also needs replaced. Was ordered but not installed yet. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD

30000 mi Right side. Rattle sound. Found to be loose so was replaced under warranty 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

95000 mi

US $178
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. 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

117000 mi

US $60
Passenger side sway bar link was worn. I replaced both passenger and driver's side 
73200 mi

US $300
Needed Struts/shocks/strut mounts/ alignment/ control arms lower both. 
69000 mi Driver sway bar link replaced for second time 
71000 mi Driver wheel bearing went out. Whole spindle replaced 

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2013 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

25700 mi Electronic Power Steering Failure 
6920 mi Left front sway bar was loose and rattling. It was replaced. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

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

260000 mi

US $992
Replaced struts, strut mounts, coil springs and 2 ball joints 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

35000 mi 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. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Sedan

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

21000 mi sway bar links replaced at 18000 miles car swaying back and forth on highway very unsafe 
14000 mi rear shocks replaced under warranty.  
18300 mi stabilizer links replaced 
71000 mi

US $80
stabilizer bar part replaced 
8500 mi Broken sway bar links replaced. 
16000 mi

US $85
Another sway bar link broken (first one broke under warranty) 
21000 mi

US $100
Front ball joint housings cracked Sway bar link broken 
16700 mi Rear stabilizer was loose. Part is a known defect which GM repaired with correct part. 
79000 mi Loud rattling beneath the car. Replaced stabilizer links 
54000 mi

US $500
Replaced steering gear box due to a leak 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

58700 mi sway bar end links replaced- (recall) 
67000 mi 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. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD

9200 mi Car developed a rattle, leading to sway bars being diagnosed as bad. Replaced under warranty with OEM parts. 
102000 mi

US $700
Replaced left front hub and press-in sealed bearing 
80000 mi

US $40
Stock sway bar end links were making noise. Annoying, but benign. Replaced with Moog aftermarket end links, noise went away. 

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic 4dr Hatch

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

18000 mi

US $50
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. 
60000 mi

US $200
Right rear shock was leaking. Shock replaced. 
23000 mi Sway bar end links went out 

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Chevrolet Sonic Suspension Problems

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