2012 Chevrolet Sonic body problems

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Body, Brakes · IL

I purchased a 2012 Chevy Sonic with 65k miles on it from Carvibe LLC earlier this month. When I took it into Firestone for a full inspection, they found that the car has severe rusting to the mechanical parts along with the body of the vehicle - the entire structure of the vehicle is compromised. Someone spray painted the rust black but Firestone was still able to see the covered up rust. Firestone has deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · Body · 62,000 miles · PA

I noticed the driver's door was not closing completely. Upon inspection I saw the door latch post that is screwed onto the body was loose. This is a safety issue if the door does not stay closed during driving and also a body integrity issue should water enter the vehicle through the door.

Filed Feb 19, 2017 · Body · 29,000 miles · MD · 1 injury

The chrome on the front inside door handles is peeling. This has caused me to slice my fingers open on more than one occasion.

Filed Nov 18, 2016 · Body · 57,000 miles · AZ · 1 injury

Front seat right and left door handles , chrome covering split causing sharp edge resulting cut hand for driver.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Body, Brakes · 40,000 miles · CA · crash

Takata recall I was driving and I tried to brake at an intersection due to a red light and there was a car in front of me, I was unable to use the brakes because the pad got stiff and it didn't allow me to brake, I had to use my emergency brake but I hit the car in front of me .

Filed Dec 27, 2015 · Body, Engine · 55,000 miles · TX

I bought this vehicle brand new. Paint started to loose shine about two months ago ( I personally wash the vehicle with properly cars wash soup). Took to dealership and they can't cover under manufacture warranty. Cost over $400.00. Check engine on. Took to dealership and they found two hoses damaged and thermostat leaking.

Filed Feb 5, 2015 · Body · IN · 1 injury

As the only driver of the vehicle, I am mad that my door malfunctioned.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Body, Transmission · MD

2012 chevrolet sonic. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall concerning the turbine shaft. *tgw the consumer was informed, the parts were not available. Recall # 14v315000. The consumer also stated, it took a number of days for the dealer to correct an outside water leak on the right, front passenger of the vehicle.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 69,200 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

All ten (10) airbags failed to deploy when my car was struck by a driver attempting to pass me on the left as I was turning left. That driver was speeding, crossed the double-yellow line to pass, did not have insurance nor a driver's license. My driver's door took the initial impact strike and was deeply creased as the other car continued forward into mine, then the front left wheel was struck; the wheel and a rod connected flew off, my fender was obliterated, engine components were smashed, and my car spun around at least 200 degrees. The other driver was going so fast, it continued forward more than 150 feet before the driver could get his vehicle to stop after striking my car. The insurance company deemed my car a total loss. During the accident, my head violently struck the door frame and I was knocked unconscious. It is a miracle from god that I wasn't killed! My husband is livid to think I could have died... And to think that the 10 airbags were a big selling point for us when purchasing the vehicle. We thought we were getting a safe vehicle. We feel lied to and abused as there is nothing that can be done about this--so says an attorney--since I was not seriously injured nor killed. After my insurance company pays, I'll still owe about $4000 on my new-ish chevy sonic, and I am still required to pay the balance to ally (holding the loan for this gm car) for a product that didn't perform as it should have to keep me safe. How is this not a crime? Isn't this robbery? Gm should provide some kind of assistance since it advertised untrue statements about the vehicle. If we would have known the car was unsafe, we would not have bought it. There's too little justice in america these days. Gm, if you will make this right, I will place a full page advertisement in my newspaper telling everyone you took responsibility for your fault.

Filed Jun 21, 2013 · Body, Locks · 37,300 miles · AL

On june 19, 2013, after picking up my 5 yr old grandson from summer camp, we were on our way to the park. I am driving approximately 45 MPH and all of a sudden, my grandson opens the door! While the locks engage when put into gear, he was able to open the door! Needless to say, I flipped out! That's not supposed to happen! My doors are supposed to be locked!!! I find this very dangerous and unsafe for anyone, any age! My car does have child locks, but why should I have to turn them on every time someone gets in my car when my locks automatically engage when put in gear!!!!!?????????? Chevrolet has always been my favorite make of a vehicle and that is why I chose to buy one. Plus, the sonic was a wise choice for me at the time because I was driving 60-75 miles a day back and forth to work and home. Then more traveling on the weekends to mobile, al to visit family. After that incident, please mark my word, that I will never buy another chevy again, and I will make sure that no one else does as well. I will contact my local news station and hire an attorney, if I have to, make chevy improve my vehicle or give me something else that is safer for my family! What if something were to happen to my grandson? Then what? What if it were you and your grandbaby or son or daughter? You best better believe that you would have the biggest lawsuit on your hands that you've ever had to witness!!! And I guarantee that you still will have one, if they don?t make this right! I am not asking for money (that?s not what I?m about), but simply another vehicle that is safer than the chevy sonic and to make all chevy sonics safer!!!! I am appalled that chevy would make a vehicle that is so unsafe!