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Disappointing Quality
SharkFins77, 06/13/2020
2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my car new in 2014 and have been disappointed since. The car is always losing coolant. GM says it's normal and topping off coolant during oil changes is normal. On cold damp mornings there is a strange bucking sensation that happens at the first or send stop. It only happens for a few seconds. Then at 49,000 miles a water pump went bad. Now only a few months later the thermostat and water temp sensor has gone bad. It very fun to drive but the reliability has been very disappointing.
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My year with the Chevy Sonic
Lady Dea, 07/03/2018
2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
8 of 14 people found this review helpful
I didn’t like the car when I bought it. I guess that should have been a sign. Bought it with 63xMiles, Ive added 36x Miles. I’ve had it for almost 2 years and I’ve had to replace the air intake hose. That’s fine, $16 fix. Just recently I’ve had to replace my water pump because it would sporadically spew coolant after I finished driving; leaving puddles under the passenger tire. The engine also has started ticking loudly, I’m about to trade mine in and see what I can find for a midsize sedan. For only have the car less that two years; I’m good. Also it surges forward when you’re sitting idle as well. It shakes when your foot is on the brake peddle because it wants to move forward so bad. I have the hatchback, which somehow is bigger than the sedan. The trunk is nonexistent, it has electrical issues, which I’ve read was common. Little things, the lights on the dash will dim and brighten for no reason. I can’t tell how hot or cold my engine is. The dealership couldn’t even flip through the computerized Menu to find it. The backseat is cramped. It’s a small car. For sure. I honestly don’t recommend this car.
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The Chevrolet Sonic is the best in class subcompact family hauler
jwfink, 09/25/2013
2014 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 6A)
66 of 129 people found this review helpful
Like compact cars, subcompact cars seem to have grown in size over the last 30 years. Luckily, driving one is no longer like driving a penalty box. Also, theres plenty of choice: WRT the Honda Fit/Chevrolet Sonic it is similar to comparing an Accord and Camry. Both vehicles are winners. The Sonic is slightly smoother, roomier, more comfortable. The Fit is slightly more efficient, sprightly, and versatile.
Chevrolet made a better Golf
Paul, 01/22/2017
2014 Chevrolet Sonic RS 4dr Hatchback (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Love this car. Have driven this car for over a year. I am 6'2" and have plenty of leg room, it is a subcompact so it is a little narrow. In fact I do not have the driver seat all the way back or I would not be able to push the clutch all the way in. Surprisingly quiet and solid, compliant ride, handles really well. Of course the car gets good fuel mileage, I get 30 smiles per gallon with a mix of city driving around 40 mph. I usually take a long way home because I love driving it so much. I have the RS, version with the manual transmission. First gear is geared so low that it is almost useless and second gear is too high to start from a stop. The car will not win any races but has plenty of pep for me to have fun driving. I bought the car as a Certified Pre Owned, so I suave the remainder of the new car warranty and the rest of the CPO, warranty as well. My local dealer is great, they take care of my concerns with out me feeling like I have to argue. So the RS, version is a little lower, has a sport tuned suspension and exhaust, four wheel disk brakes, leather seating with heated driver and passenger seats along with all the bells and whistles that can come on a Sonic.
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Can Use Improvement
Melissa, 09/11/2016
2014 Chevrolet Sonic LS 4dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased my car new in 2014. It fit my then situation and lifestyle. I liked the layout and look of the inside and the ability to lay down seats to carry more cargo. After 3-4 months of owning it, the battery exploded and ate through the cables. I live in AZ, and yes it's hot, but no reason a battery should fail THAT fast. Covered under warranty so no biggie. I think started having cosmetic issues : rear view mirror came loose and fell off, left driver mirror became lose, exhaust rattled causing a lot of noise in the rear end, and the tires constantly needed air. I'm a careful driver so we can't blame any of that on driving habits. I also had a fuel sensor replaced about six months into the car, and recently replaced again about 2 months ago. My battery also died again 2 weeks ago, so in 2 years the car has had 3 batteries. I took a trip to the Grand Canyon recently and the car struggled terribly to climb the mountains from Phoenix to Northern AZ. It did not want to shift gears and worked very hard climbing with no acceleration. All in all, I would not purchase this car again for the maintenance issues alone. This car is more so for a teenage driver just starring out, who doesn't drive in hill/mountainous areas (flat land only). The interior is nice and it's fun to drive, but mechanically, very much so on the low end. I do not recommend for people over 6'0 or someone with taller children as I have an 11 year old who is 5'5 and can no longer fit in the backseat.
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