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Just wondering if anyone else with this issue has had it repaired by the dealer? Apparently 2012-2014 6T40 transmissions have a bad clutch plate in them that needs to be replaced to fix a problem with the neutral idle feature.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs...71583-5448.pdf

Bump, Surge or Vibration at Idle in Drive at a Stop ? 2013-2014 Buick Chevrolet | gm.oemdtc.com

I'm going to try to get it done under warranty but I suspect my dealer will give me a hard time, because of how much labor is required.

any idea if this is still being repaired? my mileage is past the warranty period.

Hello,

I had a 2013 LTZ 1.4 5DR for 4 years and I loved the car. I decided it was time to pick out a new one and bought a 2018 LT 1.4 5DR. I have 1 issue that is driving me nuts with this new car. I used a thumb drive in the 2013 for 4 years without issues. I have a lot of music on this 8GB drive. When I put it in the 2018, you can see the playlists, albums, songs, but none of them will play. The dealer did a update to the radio, but it didn't solve the problem. At this point I am very frustrated and completely dissatisfied with this issue. The dealer is bending over backwards to try and help, but they can't get any answers from techline. The thumb drive works in any other 2018 product Chevrolet has. It also works in a 2017 Sonic with the same equipment. The radio did change for 2018. Why am I having this issue and is there a fix?

Hello

I have a 2012 Sonic LTZ hatch 6 speed manual with about 48k but just a few months out of factory power-train warranty, now I am experiencing what apparently is a common issue with the transmission output shaft bearing making a whine noise. The transmission was apparently redesigned for 2013 + vehicles.

I really like the little Sonic but this is a big problem. Can GM help with what appears to be a defect in the transmission? I'm in zip code 97007.

Hey was wondering who maid that grill or where I can buy one thank you

excellent - i'm in a '13 black RS with tinted windows and red RokBlok mudflaps on the north end of Des Moines by Big Dogs on 14th

Nice ride I have a special Edition Dusk.. With the Chevy performance cold air Induction kit and Borla cat-back Installed by dealer and programmed.

Just driving a 1.4T sedan... central DSM.

where at in Des Moines and what kind of sonic are you driving?

Good evening! Are you still waiting for a fifth person to pull the trigger on the spherical bushing control arms before moving forward?

Hello, hope you are enjoying your sonic as much as I am!

Passenger airbag light shows off with normal sized adult in seat.

I see that your PM box is full, so trying here ...

I am wondering if Chevy has found a fix for this? It has shown up on multiple model years and has lots of comments on this board.

I have a 2016 Sonic HB auto, 1.8 ltr with the same problem. The condition is intermittent. My wife who is an average sized person is the one who normally sits in the passenger seat. We do not use any sort of seatcovers.

I have taken it to my Chevrolet dealer and they could not find any faults. I have no doubt that they tried, but they may not have the same depth of knowledge that Detroit has.

My vehicle has about 22K miles but the problem has been present for the entire time I have owned it.

Hello! My name is Tom Lorbeer and I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic LTZ Hatchback 1.4L w/6spd manual transmission. I recently installed a water temperature gauge and wanted to know at what temperature does the coolant have to reach (50/50 mix with DexCool) to activate the overheating coolant light? I've asked a couple of GM mechanics and they told me their service manuals don't say. I'd like to know because I don't know at what temperature the car is considered too hot. I know the thermostat opens at 221F and it is fully opened at 248F. It is also electric assist or MAP. Is there any way you could find out the answer to my question and get back to me? Thanks!
VIN: 1G1JF6SB0C4126305

Your car is awesome.... You deserved the sonic of the month award.... Kudos to your car...

Hello,

I'm having a vibrating/rattling issue from the dashboard area near the glove box windshield pillar (I think) and it tends to happen after cornering and accelerating to around 45 MPH.

VIN: 1G1JE5SH1D4185740
Mileage: 36000

Hi,
i saw that you buy an android system from Ali few mouths ago,
i want to order it too, can you confirm its working good with the sonic without any issues?
also a quick question, did you replace mylink with the android? or the buttons radio?

thanks.

Did you ever happen to figure out if you can swap in the Cruze seats into our Sonics?

Hi! I have a 2002 R1 and 5X6 open trailer that I want to pull with my 2015 Sonic Hatchback LTZ turbo auto. I searched forum found your posts. How well does the car tow? Any issues? Do & donts? I do a lot traveling and would love to take my R1. If you do track days, do you trailer your bike with toolbox, spare tires, generator, cooler & gear. I like to camp out on track day weekends. Anyway, any info would be greatly appreciated! Pics of setup etc also! Thanks much! Ride on��

Hey!

You did a great write-up on the heated seat problem. I suddenly have the same problem on my Sonic. Since I'm living in Germany it's so freaking hard to get informations about our cars.
That's why I'm really happy about your write-up. Is there any chance to get your pictures back on the thread or are you able to send them?

Thanks for your help!
Regards Chris

the valve cover and coil pack went bad on my 2014 sonic and my mechanic said that neither were covered under my warranty. My mechanic said that the valve cover problem is a known problem according to GM. The car had just over 50,000 miles on it when it was repaired. Was my mechanic correct that these items could not be covered under warranty? VIN 1G1JF5SBXE4139897

I saw in your signature that you have RS steering on your Sonic. Is this a software flash?
I have a 2017 LT.