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My Chevrolet Sonic 2012 was a lemon
KDM, 04/17/2025
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
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As soon as the warranty on my Sonic expired, all sorts of bad things started happening. After nearly 10 years of ownership and not even 50,000 miles, I began putting out more and more money, spending almost $7000 in two years. First, the ignition and shifter kept sticking, so I spent almost $5000 to fix those and a few other minor things. A few months later I brought it in for a 50,000 mile check. The check engine light was on and the mechanic said there was a vacuum leak and the valve cover had to be replaced. Another couple hundred dollars spent. And now today, 12 years later, smoke was coming out of the hood as I was driving it. The mechanic said I needed to replace a hose. More money spent. A few years later when I would try to adjust the volume on the stereo, the stereo would turn off because the same knob was used to do both things. The key fob ended up falling apart and cracking. When I tried to unlock the door one day, my finger went right through the key fob and pressed the wires underneath and the alarm started going off. Luckily I still had my spare. As soon as I was able to get it smogged, I sold it to Carvana ASAP. I know I took a big loss, but I wanted to get rid of it before something else broke down. After my experience, I will never buy another Chevy vehicle again.
Nice but too big
Mel G, 02/23/2023
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
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I like it but I need it to be smaller and better gas mileage!
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I got a 2012 chevy sonic sedan 1.8 liter
Kevin thomas, 09/11/2023
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm going make ya sick when I tell u I only pay 300 for mine only problem is I didn't have a chance to enjoy it yet been siting 5 month all its needs is a blower and alternator and im good to go but the guy alter my title so I go to court on Sept 4th hoping to get title in my name and enjoy it for once I can't wait its paid for no payment not having to pay 6000 to 8000 for it but nice to know if I want to sell it I can get that out of it its dont even got 100000 miles yet close but not there yet keep ya posted when I get to drive the dang thing can't wait look like the sonic hedgehog like off the movie
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rob, 01/06/2019
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
terrible value bounces on every bump on the road waiting for next repair
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Exactly what I figured
Garrett , 09/02/2023
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good car, but as you get older your back and the rest of you can only handle so much.
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