Factory Service Manual

[milesvdustin]

Hey all, I like to do all my own maintenance on my vehicles, and this Sonic will be no different. I had a Bentley service manual for my volkswagen, and I am wanting something similar for my new Sonic. Any leads on where I can get the service manual for this car? Not sure if it's out yet, but I would assume it is. Thanks!

 

[Gimpster]

I'm a DIY type of guy too, I'd guess the mods will move this thread but:

2012 Chevy Sonic Service Manual Set - Helm Incorporated

The official GM service manuals are published by Helms, and aren't available yet. If you look there is a "notify me when available" link that I signed up to a couple weeks ago.

Yes, they are pricy but I also had these manuals for my Cobalt, and its like 1500 pages of pure GM repair info. I think when I sold my Cobalt manuals it was like 20lbs to ship! It took them about 6-8 months for the books to be released to the public after the car came out. Crate Engine Depot is a sponsor on here and also sells the manuals, they might be able to cut you a better deal when available.

 

[SteveSonic]

Crate Engine Depot is a sponsor on here and also sells the manuals, they might be able to cut you a better deal when available.

Maybe a group buy can be arranged when the manual is available. I'd like a full set, or a subset if its sold that way.

Steve

 

[milesvdustin]

I will be adding my name to that waiting list as well. I certainly don't expect any major maintenance for quite some time, but its nice to have the books if need be. I just picked up new sonic up about an hour ago!

 

[AndrewGS]

I'm also in for a set of manuals. I've got them for my other cars as well.

 

[SonicBoy24]

I'm all for DIY repairs, but if somethign breaks under my warranty, you can bet your car that the dealership is fixing it for me

 

[RichieRocket]

Wow, it only comes in Media: Paper? Like Gimpster said...that's a lot of paper!

I serched to CD-ROM only, nothing listed...

 

[milesvdustin]

I prefer maintenance manuals in book form.

 

[key1cc]

Did anyone ever pick this up for the 2012 sonic?
Is it worth the 200 bucks?
I am thinking about it but the 2013's are not available until February 2013..

Not sure why the 2013 and 2012 would have a different manual....did not realize the differences were that great.

Key1