The button on the gear shift knob sticks in allowing the vehicle to be shifted in or out of gear while moving. This problem also allows the vehicle transmission to not be properly placed in park thereby allowing it to roll and possibly cause injury to someone.
The worst 2011 Chevrolet Sonic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic 284
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size...
- This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
- This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of...
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
What 2011 Chevrolet Sonic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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Questions about the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic
Is the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic, fewer than a typical Sonic model year.
What is the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic year score?
The 2011 Chevrolet Sonic scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Sonic: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic have?
No recalls on record.
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