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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,600 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Owner Comments

problem #5

May 012020

Sonic

  • 85,000 miles

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

The car started sputtering every time I had to put gas in it then it wouldn't crank at all and we have been able to detremine that this fuel system issue has created an inability to keep the car running and every time we get it running it repeatedly cuts off till we rev it up multiple times and then it tries to cut off every time we stop at a light.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #4

Oct 132019

Sonic 4-cyl

  • miles
Emissions (evap) code. Losing power, feels as if engine is slipping/dragging when accelerating. Engine light blinks & traction control light only when reaching high rpms.

- Strasburg, VA, USA

problem #3

Jan 072020

Sonic

  • 100,000 miles
Car hesitated to start after getting gas. When it does finally start it sputters and have to rev motor some to make it stop. Idles high. After get started and start to drive it it's ok, but when stopped at a light it idles higher. I have had the purge valve replaced, but it's still doing it.

- Dalton, GA, USA

problem #2

Jul 012019

Sonic

  • miles
Vehicle began having trouble with acceleration and jerking when stopped in July 2019. Took vehicle to a shop where it was suggested I replace the battery and the oxygen sensors. Both were replaced. Vehicle still continues to jerk and not properly accelerate. Vehicle drives smooth so long as their is a full tank of gas and its going a steady at least 40 mph. When the gas gets below half tank, the vehicle will continue with the jerking and accelerating issue. Vehicle also has to be restarted numerous times after gas is put in.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #1

Nov 072016

Sonic

  • 48,000 miles
Cars computer/programming is remotely controlled, brakes tranmission lights suspension do notb perform as intended by manufacturer.hacking involved while driving stationary freeways/city streets.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

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