Last week when i was driving my car on the street, and wanted to make a left the steering wheel was very hard to turn. And the next day it happened again , steering hard to turn and it’s been intermittent but not driving my car right now, thanks for your attention
The contact owns a 2017 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the entire vehicle was shaking. The contact stated that after the vehicle was left idling, the shaking and vibration diminished; however, when the vehicle was shifted into drive(d) and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle was slow to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle was slow to gain forward momentum while attempting to merge into traffic or ascend a grade in the road. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
The contact owns a 2013 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that there was fluid leaking from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a water pump and the thermostat housing failure. The contact discovered technical service bulletin: 14371b; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
There is no temperature indicator and the car overheats. This caused the hose to the coolant to leak. I had the housing unit replaced but then the car still ran hot. I had the get the whole thermostat replaced. No forum could assist with the replacement of the 2019 as if this year model doesn’t exist and the part needed doesn’t fit properly making my car inoperable.
When turning the vehicle off, the key refused to come out. Saw online that many other people were also having this issue and i believe it should be a recall. I also discovered my head gasket has water in it, and it's a common issue that many vehicles like mine are having.
Steering colom locks up, 4 different times. Engine shuts off. No power to turn vehicle. Vehicle at paradise chevrolet since 3\18\24. Only steering colom, - service power steering asap.
The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000.
1st occurence at approximately 37k miles on vehicle has issue based on climate temperature sensor triggers a computer code 84 vehicle goes into limp mode to prevent engine failure however, this happens instantly no time to react and more than one occasion creating a hazardous driving situation in heavy traffic, vehicle also overheats creating hazardous leaks of anti freeze at boiling temperatures ability to burn anyone who comes in contact. This remains an ongoing issue with vehicle, vehicle now back in possesion of bank santander consumer usa, this is being reported to protect any innocent parties involved to avoid injuries or even fatality
While driving on the highway late at night, at approximately 60 mph my 2012 sonic began to lose power and slowed to a dangerously low speed when there was nowhere for me to pull over! I literally had to coast to a spot that i could barely squeeze off the road! Then would not shift into any workable gear but 1st and after that just revved up loudly. Long story short…had to be towed 35 miles home. Then towed to a reputable garage where they concluded the transmission was shot at about 90,000 miles. Would be around $3800. To rebuild. Come to find out these cars are known for this problem! And yet somehow i’m being told by gm that it’s not included in the turbine shaft fracture recall for that car’s year/make/model!! Why?! Needless to say…. The car will be junked!
Roof molding is coming unglued on both sides of the vehicle, possible that it may fly off while traveling on highway or streets. My dads santa cruz was recalled for what is happening to my sonic. I noticed this after going through a car wash and the dryer made it flop around.