This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,520.
While driving down the highway, going approximately 65mph, the dash lights including speedometer turn off and reset. They stay off from 10-20 seconds then reset back on. This has happened multiple times in the last 3 months. Has only happened in 6th gear and is very dangerous knowing the repair dealership can not figure out what triggers it.
My 2014 Sonic after being driven for 40 min failed to start, a check of the battery indicated full voltage. Called for roadside assistance after they tapped on the starter the car would start. This has been a recurring problem. The dealer had the car for 3 days and could not repeat the problem, was told to bring it back when I had the problem again. I have had to tap on the starter once because I was too far for road side assistance. At 1974 miles I had the problem again called roadside assistance, when the tow truck driver put the key in the run position and wiggled the steering wheel the car started on its own. Because the car will not start even with the remote starter I don't think it's a key switch problem. The worst part of the issue is being stuck in less than safe places with a car that won't start.
The ignition key gets hot after driving the car for more than 5 miles. There is a strange whirring noise coming from the front of car when driving. It started on the passenger side front and is now on both sides. It only happens while car is in motion.
Driving in 70mph traffic, my wife jostled the key in the ignition while reaching up to adjust windshield wipers. The car stalled. A truck was barreling down on us. Fortunately we were able to get to the side of the road in time. The vehicle restarted with no trouble. This was a rented car.
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- Mabscott , WV, USA