Cracked air intake piping
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I ordered mine here and tracking says it comes today ....12 16 Chevy Sonic Genuine GM 94537633 1 8 Engine Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Hose | eBay Roger Dean Chevrolet West Palm Beach, Florida, $44.50 delivered to door.... My local dealer wanted $68.00 for the part and $100.00 to put it in. I figure it will take less than 5 minutes and that includes stopping to drink Iced Tea... 1/4 ratchet swivel and extension....AT the same time I decided to change air filter (Purolator) for $7.99 on sale....
INeFFeCTiVE
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Mine too, almost the exact same mileage. I wonder if it is worth it to get the warranty to replace it, or just get the K&N? Maybe both, as I am in CA and I don't think the K&N is CARB exempt yet.
Mine took all of 20 minutes to put in. Only because I'm traveling and didn't have the proper tools. The hose clamp on the TB is a bit of a bear with nothing but an 8mm box wrench to turn it.
Yes, with the proper tools, it should be 5 minutes, tops.
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pepler
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I simply ordered the new replacement part # 94537633 via Amazon for $44.50. Certainly feels like different material than the old part.
Papasonic
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I definitely agree with this statement. The manufacturers need to focus on quality components vs "how cheap can we make this, and get away with it"
I just came in from the garage this evening; I had to disassemble the wife's automatic trans shift knob in her Sonic. The trigger pivot in the shifter assembly broke off and was causing the button to stick/drag. What a poor choice of materials used to manufacture the shifter mechanism.
I guess the goal was met by GM: The parts made it past the 3/36 warranty!
I would gladly pay extra for a vehicle that components quality and durability weren't compromised because of cost.
allstarchris
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2012 lt 1.8 56k miles....my turn
INeFFeCTiVE
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Yeah... this is kinda crap... So now my coolant tank is cracked and apparently has been for a while... Anyone have a suggestion for an aftermarket replacement?
Can you send me a pic of the part when it's connected? I don't see any cracks on my hose, but it may be on the lower part that I cannot see.
Palmaris
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No pic from me, but I think the crack was difficult to see and you basically had to reach in and deflect the tight part of the 90 degree elbow to finally see the opening in the rubber.
Just thought I'd share my experience in 2018. I also have a 2012 with over 50,000 miles. After buying it only last year i found the air intake duct cracked. When i took the Sonic into the dealership there was a added warranty that was put there automatically for a full replacement. It took 2 hrs of labor and free of charge.
Yes, they will send a special letter to you if you're affected. Before the campaign, I had the dealer try to charge me when the car was in for a head gasket and cylinder head replacement under warranty. They said the air intake duct wasn't covered, but I called bull biscuits and persisted. Long story short, they did it for free.
A month later I got the letter in the mail. LOL.
Vikingsoftpaw
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My 2013 Sonic was throwing code 0171.
I just replaced my intake pipe last weekend. I bough a replacement part off eBay for $22. The new part appears to be much more flexible than the old hard one dry-rotted one.
It took an hour of so. The most difficult thing was cutting the old flex pipe out without cutting something I shouldn't cut.
The Sonic is much easier to work on than my old Taurus.
These forums are a great help with tracking down sources for the MIL codes.
I just replaced my intake pipe last weekend. I bough a replacement part off eBay for $22. The new part appears to be much more flexible than the old hard one dry-rotted one.
It took an hour of so. The most difficult thing was cutting the old flex pipe out without cutting something I shouldn't cut.
The Sonic is much easier to work on than my old Taurus.
These forums are a great help with tracking down sources for the MIL codes.
DandDMachine
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I have a 2014 Sonic with 22,XXX miles on it. I got the code for the lean condition. Called the dealer and set up appointment. Got there and the service advisor said it would be $100+ for the diagnostics. I mentioned that its under warranty. He said it would only be under warranty if its an internal engine part. He said if the parts comes in contact with oil its covered, and sensors or other items are not covered. I left without letting them fix the car. Long story short a mechanic buddy of mine thought the MAF sensor was dirty. So I cleaned it and as I was putting it back together I saw a rip in the pipe. Upon closer look there were 4 separate rips in the pipe. I taped the existing pipe with duct tape to seal it until I could get a new one. I bought a pipe from Amazon for $13 delivered to my door in a week and it fixed the problem. This is the second bad experience I have had with that dealer and the Chevrolet warranty. Not overall impressed with the quality so far.