Disappearing Coolant, Dealer Is Stumped
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Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hi ShadowRS,
Let us know if you want us to set up a service request for you and follow along until this issue is resolved. Please feel free to send us a private message anytime!
Jackie
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Let us know if you want us to set up a service request for you and follow along until this issue is resolved. Please feel free to send us a private message anytime!
Jackie
Chevrolet Customer Care
I have a service appointment set up. It's just frustrating having already brought the car to a shop, then being told it has no leak, only to find two days later it indeed does have a leak, then finding out I can't get it fixed until next week. Hopefully the issue can be resolved on Tuesday.
Fixed that for ya...
Chevrolet Customer Care
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ShadowRS,
Glad to hear you were able to have your concern resolved. Looking forward to your update once you pick up your Sonic.
Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care
Glad to hear you were able to have your concern resolved. Looking forward to your update once you pick up your Sonic.
Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care
Papasonic
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It will be nice when this issue finally gets acknowledged, identified, and resolved. Yesterday I got under the hood of my 1.4 LTZ hatch, and topped off the brake/clutch fluid, washer fluid, and had to add about 16 ounces of coolant to bring the level up to the full mark; It has only been about 5,000 miles since I had added about the same amount to top off the coolant reservoir. There is no visible external leak, but frequently notice the odor of coolant after vehicle is warmed up and shut down.
I have been waiting until there is a visible leak before attempting a service visit to correct the problem, but it doesn't seem to get any worse. I just wish the darn thing would finally leak and get it over with!
I don't understand why it is so difficult, with the available engineering expertise, and components available, to keep coolant contained within the cooling system for a reasonable time/mileage. One of the reasons for purchasing new vehicles is to not have to deal with nuisance service issues.
I have been waiting until there is a visible leak before attempting a service visit to correct the problem, but it doesn't seem to get any worse. I just wish the darn thing would finally leak and get it over with!
I don't understand why it is so difficult, with the available engineering expertise, and components available, to keep coolant contained within the cooling system for a reasonable time/mileage. One of the reasons for purchasing new vehicles is to not have to deal with nuisance service issues.
Luv2xlr8
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I get that smell of coolant as well occasionally and I've been monitoring it as well and have a question.
The coolant reservoir has a over flow on the right side of it. Is it possible to leak if you do hard right turns which makes the coolant slide to that side? Or is the pressure inside won't make it over flow out?
The reason I ask is because I get the smell of coolant only when I have it topped off to max but once it gets low I notice the smell is not there anymore.
The coolant reservoir has a over flow on the right side of it. Is it possible to leak if you do hard right turns which makes the coolant slide to that side? Or is the pressure inside won't make it over flow out?
The reason I ask is because I get the smell of coolant only when I have it topped off to max but once it gets low I notice the smell is not there anymore.
ahtoxa
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It's not possible, because the nozzle you're seeing is a pressure release/vent and it won't be opened until a specific pressure is reached. Coolant reservoir itself is pressurized, so it has to remain closed to keep that pressure, thus a leak during turning isn't possible.
Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hello,
I'm sorry to hear that you are having concerns with coolant smells in your Sonic. I am not properly trained to offer technical advice, but I will be glad to take a further look into this concern for you. If i can be of any assistance, please send a private message referencing your concern. I look forward to your reply!
Kristen A.
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Luv2xlr8
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I'm in Canada, I believe I would need to contact our customer care here if I'm correct.
lambertsonic
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I have the same issue as well. I have tried bringing the car to a few different dealerships and they all say that there is no problem. I am out of warranty now so if anyone finds out what the issue is please post it. I have the 1.8 engine but most of the coolant system components are shared with the 1.4 so I will assume the issue is the same.
