New sonic help

[Hannahsmomtoo]

Hi guys . Can someone provide some guidance ? I bought a 2017 sonic in march and am starting I regret it .
The AC doesn't get cold ... if I have it on its HIGHEST setting the car is bearable . Is This normal ?

I know I need to take it in- but I am a single mom with one vehicle so it's really hard to give it up for a day

Thank you so much

Christine

 

[Lanos2001]

As far as the a/c since its brand new car i would have them work on it. also most dealerships provide loaner cars. might want to call them and ask. if they don't call another chevy dealer if there is one close enough for you.

 

[JesusTheAgnostic]

My AC sucks. I have a manual though so I usually just cruise at around 3k RPM and that helps a bit.

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[JesusTheAgnostic]

Do try to take it in though

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[SuperSonic15]

Hi guys . Can someone provide some guidance ? I bought a 2017 sonic in march and am starting I regret it .
The AC doesn't get cold ... if I have it on its HIGHEST setting the car is bearable . Is This normal ?

I know I need to take it in- but I am a single mom with one vehicle so it's really hard to give it up for a day

Thank you so much

Christine

Hi Christine. Welcome to the forum!

My 2015 RS does the same, however I have black interior so it takes awhile once the engine is "warmed" up to get really cool. I don't have far to drive for work so I generally don't use it...until I go on a vacation with the wife and she cranks the A/C on high til she's comfortable. I guess I'm not as upset because of where I live. Heat is a little more important 9 Mo. of the year.

If you're not happy the dealer needs to look into it. They definitely will give u a loaner car being a single mom. The last 2 times I dropped my car off at the dealer they gave me a 2016 Cruze both times. And I'm not a single mom

 

[Tormach]

I have a 2012, it takes​ a bit to get the AC cold as well. I found if I set it on two and after a few minutes of driving it gets cooler quicker then at four for me.

I would def bring it in to get looked at.

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[MORTIS]

Hi Christine

First of all, I assume when using AC you have the temp control knob turned all the way to cold? I ask because I once forgot that I had it part way from full counter-clockwise while using AC.
Anyway, it has been my experience, as well as others here, that AC in the Sonic is not quite as cold as other vehicles I've tried, but it is adequately cold IF you give it a fair amount of time for the incoming cold air to cool down all the ventilation pipes and plumbing. It will also cool a little faster if you enable the 'circulate air' button for the first 5-10 minutes. Just don't leave that button enabled too long because you won't be getting any fresh air.

 

[ilpadrino113]

take it back, it shouldn't take them long to check it, even if you have to wait a little bit. Most dealerships will offer loaner cars

 

[NathanSGee]

Hi Christine. Welcome to the forum!

My 2015 RS does the same, however I have black interior so it takes awhile once the engine is "warmed" up to get really cool. I don't have far to drive for work so I generally don't use it...until I go on a vacation with the wife and she cranks the A/C on high til she's comfortable. I guess I'm not as upset because of where I live. Heat is a little more important 9 Mo. of the year.

If you're not happy the dealer needs to look into it. They definitely will give u a loaner car being a single mom. The last 2 times I dropped my car off at the dealer they gave me a 2016 Cruze both times. And I'm not a single mom

Biggest thing I can complement my local dealer on here is their loaner policy.

Literally had my car go in for a 5$ part under warranty but because the techs were on lunch they threw some keys at me and had me in one of the 2016 GMC trucks for the day (Texas everyone needs a truck apparently).


If you have the remote start try using it everyone with the cool air on 3, also make sure you use a sun shade for the front.

I go from about 125-130 interior temp down to about 84 in around 4 minutes with this combo. Car is in direct sunlight while I'm at work all day

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Between my 5% tint, sunshade in windshield cut to fit exact, and rear window vents my car is cool as can be even parked in FL sun all day long.

My ambient temp gauge in my Ultragauge says that combo alone drops temps almost 70 degrees down to almost 100 and takes a min to cool off once you auto start. Now if I did some kind of insulation in the roof and flooring I'd bet I could get it under 100 no problem....which is huge if you know about how hot it can get here and some other states.


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