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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
44,288 miles

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2015 Chevrolet Sonic electrical problems

electrical problem

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2015 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #10

Mar 142019

Sonic

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Light come on check engine and the road slipping sign

- Ridgeland, SC, USA

problem #9

Jun 232018

Sonic

  • 0 miles
Hello, the Chevy Sonic dash an information center is not working properly, there is no radio, no turn signal indicators, no seat belt indicator an dash gets really dim at times, all of these issues happened all at once. I tried calling my local Chevrolet dealer but they keep saying my VIN is not effected. But all the other makes of this model of that year is having the same recall issues. Please help !!!. I have small children an ever car ride is unpleasant an we dont feel safe.

- Gary, IN, USA

problem #8

Aug 012018

Sonic

  • 58,125 miles
When air conditioning is turned on call loses power if stop at a red light or stop sign you can press the accelerator all the way down car is very slow taking off and sometime window control don't work. Air-condition blows hot air at times.

- Radcliff, KY, USA

problem #7

Jul 122018

Sonic

  • 67,600 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the radio would automatically turn on and off without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (waldorf Chevrolet Cadillac, 2298 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 15V416000 (equipment). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,600.

- Waldolf, MD, USA

problem #6

Oct 282017

Sonic

  • 79,000 miles
Vehicle alarm sounding. With all doors shut properly. I push the lock door control on the key 2X to enable the horn to sound indicating the vehicle is locked and secured with alarm as it should. As of 28 Oct 2015 I do the same and now alarm is going off as if a door is open or someone is breaking in. All fuses have been checked and are good. Vehicle is parked in garage on level surface. Checked with both car keys to make sure it wasn't a key electrical issue. The red signal light in the car indicating alarm is on flashes more brightly than usual. I would like to be able to secure my vehicle. Thank you for you time.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

problem #5

Aug 222017

Sonic

  • 39,940 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. When the vehicle was started, the contact noticed that the air bag warning sensor illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Chevrolet Buick GMC of puyallup, 800 river rd, puyallup, wa, 98371) where it was diagnosed that the failure codes (dtc C0186, C0196, C0287) appeared. The contact was informed that the SDM module needed to be checked for the latest software version and updated software possibly needed to be installed. A service bulletin from GM was located for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-3212344697. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 39,940.

- Puyallup, WA, USA

problem #4

Mar 062017

Sonic

  • 53,340 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle is not safe - the body control module has went out in the vehicle. It is not covered under the power train warranty

- Princeton, WV, USA

problem #3

Jul 292016

Sonic

  • 12,000 miles
Key gets warm on short drive and hot on drives over 90 minutes combined city and highway. When I stop the car and take the key out, the metal shaft that goes into the ignition is hot

- Gary, IN, USA

problem #2

Jun 082016

Sonic

  • 34,622 miles
Car was running while listening to radio. Once it was cut off, I could not lock the car or cut it on again. It completely died.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #1

Dec 132015

Sonic

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 50 mph, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle and the vehicle engulfed in flames. The driver sustained fatal injuries and died on the scene. A police report was filed. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

- Ridgely, TN, USA

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