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If you like to spend money to repair a car
Mike, 05/05/2020
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you like to spend money to repair a car, this is the car for you. First, the speedometer goes out. Chevy wants $600+ to replace it. Should be a safety issue. Next the cable that controls the heater goes out while in the coldest storm in Idaho. Dealer-$325 to replace it. Had us by the balls! Next, the passenger side front window will not go up. In the shop, waiting for the bill. Estimated to repair, $250. Yep. If you like to spend money on repairing an automobile, this is the car for you.I was actually considering replacing a 16 yr. old Toyota Tacoma with a Chevy Colorado. That ain't going to happen now!! NEVER will I buy a Chevy product again. NEVER!
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Very poorly made car
Nick, 06/11/2018
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just buy a foreign made car. This thing is garbage. Nothing but issues. Bought at 26000 miles, put $3000+ into it....and that with me fixing the issues! Needed new alternator, belt, 2 thermostats and sensors as well as new coil pack and spark plugs. All within 1 year and 15000 miles?!?! I had a Honda prior to this car and it rarely needed any repairs and was very reliable. This thing has very poor acceleration, shifts very hard, and breaks down every month.
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Fun little car but not good in snow
vernmuffin, 07/17/2013
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
25 of 33 people found this review helpful
I had been researching the Sonic extensively since its release and, after hearing my husband complain a lot about the lack of fuel economy of his Silverado 1500 pick-up (and receiving a $1000 private offer from Chevy) we decided to buy a 2013 RS this past February. We were planning to use the car for business travels that didn't require the truck, and short, run-about trips that didn't require a ton of cargo room or space for our 3 dogs. We thought by purchasing this vehicle, we could save mileage on our aging mini-van, as well as my husband's work truck (Silverado).
Chevy mistake
Cece Tinney, 08/24/2018
updated 09/04/2019
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had my Chevy now for 3 years going on 4 because unfortunately, I haven’t had the extra money to get rid of the piece of junk. The ONLY good thing about the car is the fuel efficacy other than that it is a cheaply made car, buyer beware. Also, Chevy’s warranty on their products is ridiculous. The entire car is made of cheap dollar store plastic and does not stand the test of time which cars should.
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Chris, 11/03/2015
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2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I brought this car new with 3843 miles on it. I left the dealership only to discover that there was no heat. Returned to dealership and found coolant low. It then took 8 times in shop and from Nov 14 2014 till Jan 12 2015 to find a factory defect. And now it leaking again with the dealership having no idea where. Make sure you have the Sonic checked before buying. I traded this car in November 2015 after having it back to the dealership numerous other times. Tried to deal with our local Chevrolet dealership and even tried getting help from GM, both very uncooperative. After that traded it in on a new Honda Civic. I have had this car a year and have had absolutely no problems. In another words will never own another GM product.
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