radio keeps turning on by itself

[jsalgado90]

I have a 2012 sonic LTZ, which I have been buying for a year now. About a month ago I experienced a problem with my radio. It was turning on by its self without the key in the ignition. I would exit the car and come back 20 minutes later and it'd be on. Yes I know u can use the radio for up to 10 minutes after you remove the key but I would literally have the car off for 10-20 minutes and bam it comes on. Sometimes it would turn on seconds after exiting the car and would stay on for hours!! It's come to the point where I had to remove the fuse. I've seen similar issues on the Internet and was just wondering where should I start? Why hasn't chevy done a recall for this issue if alot of people keep having this problem.

 

[rdss]

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/maintenance-care/15869-radio-turns-itself.html

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/interior-ice-discussion/11860-radio-turns-itself.html

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/interior-ice-discussion/2737-radio-staying.html

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

I have a 2012 sonic LTZ, which I have been buying for a year now. About a month ago I experienced a problem with my radio. It was turning on by its self without the key in the ignition. I would exit the car and come back 20 minutes later and it'd be on. Yes I know u can use the radio for up to 10 minutes after you remove the key but I would literally have the car off for 10-20 minutes and bam it comes on. Sometimes it would turn on seconds after exiting the car and would stay on for hours!! It's come to the point where I had to remove the fuse. I've seen similar issues on the Internet and was just wondering where should I start? Why hasn't chevy done a recall for this issue if alot of people keep having this problem.

Hello jsalgado90,

We apologize for your radio concerns, and understand the frustration of having your radio randomly turn on. Have you considered taking your Sonic to a certified GM dealership for an official diagnosis? If so, please send us your name, address, phone number, VIN/mileage, and preferred dealership. I would be happy to facilitate this process on your behalf!

Jasmine F
Chevrolet Customer Care

 

[law242]

Have had this problem twice, your battery is on the way out. If you check your battery at your local Autozone or O'Reilly they will either say its bad or low. Gm vehicles tend to wigg out when there isn't enough power. Had to warranty two different batteries already. But your problem will go away, hope that helps you

 

[jsalgado90]

Have had this problem twice, your battery is on the way out. If you check your battery at your local Autozone or O'Reilly they will either say its bad or low. Gm vehicles tend to wigg out when there isn't enough power. Had to warranty two different batteries already. But your problem will go away, hope that helps you

im going to have to check in the morning, hopefully this is all that is going wrong with this vehicle.

 

[pcguy]

So did you replace the battery and did that fix the problem? Or, what was the fix?

Having the same issue with my 12 LTZ...

Nick

 

[pljenkins]

I had this and found the spring on the on/off/volume knob had broken and was stuck depressed. (Remarkably, I didn't know you could even TURN the radio on without the key in the ignition, but apparently this is how it works).

 

[pcguy]

I had this and found the spring on the on/off/volume knob had broken and was stuck depressed. (Remarkably, I didn't know you could even TURN the radio on without the key in the ignition, but apparently this is how it works).

Did you fix it yourself, or did the dealer replace the unit?

Thanks,
Nick