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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).
Warranty Issues
riverview3, 06/06/2014
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2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Excessive warranty issues. No heat issues couldn't be diagnosed until 3rd visit to dealer. Seating quality poor. Leather re stitched at dealer and seam reseated twice on rear seat. Mylink Bringo heated up Iphone enough via USB to cause phone damage. Number of Engine Alarms due to failed sensors, turbo under performance. Had engine electronic module melt and leave me stranded, covered under warranty.
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WORSE CAR PURCHASE EVER
Lawanna, 12/09/2019
2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
It has problem after problem.been spending money for 7 months straight on repairs and its still not running correctly.And the manufacturer and dealerships tell lies about your warranty being up before its actually up whenever you call to complain about somthn breaking or breaking down.it has little things breaking as well like back windshield wiper, buttons falling off the gear changer.its just a poorly made car and they should be ashamed of themselves,it makes me never want to buy American cars ever again
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