2013 Chevrolet Sonic fuel system problems

Filed Jul 22, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OH

Was driving in heavy rain when car suddenly cut power and decelerated showed code 84 and the CEL came back with P2138. It is a known issue that rain gets up into the connector and causes a malfunction.

Filed Oct 9, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · OK

2013 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8 L , fuel system lean ,mass airflow sensor, in limp mode preventing acceleration, gas tank when added gas....shuts down after start up-fuel system/gasoline; may cause possible fuel leak and could combust, alarm system and locks don't properly function - electric system equipment, insufficient welds...around fuel tank and front of vehicle on bottom by driver's side could also cause combustion, bcm codes that came up were communication, electrical, fuel, windows, and airbags! AutoZone codes were po171 and co561-77,I looked up recalls , several came up for my make and model but weren't specific to my vin# however my vehicle is doing everything pertaining to them! And I looked up if there was any special coverage on it and said there is...before 120k miles or ten years time. And I was never notified of it & never received anything in the mail ...

Filed Dec 20, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · WA

My 2013 chevy sonic developed ticking sound shortly after I bought it at 60000 miles. The ticking got worse over time and then check engine light came on. I scanned the codes and multiple four codes were found. P0171, p0496, p1101, and p2270. After doing some research it seemed to be that most cruze, sonic, and trax vehicles all had the same issues. I took it to the dealer for diagnostics and was informed the vehicle needed a new intake manifold, purge valve, pcv hose, and valve cover. They called the dealership to see if there were any recalls and the only one was the valve cover but would have to pay for diagnostics to see if they would cover it or not. The breather diaphragm in the valve cover goes bad due to a fault intake manifold on these vehicle models. There is a little orange gasket in the manifold that goes bad and causes the diaphragm to go out resulting in having to replace the entire system. The intake manifold not only causes ghat issue but causes the car to get jumpy at stops and stalling out. Have almost had a few people rear end me due to this. The purge valve goes out as well and when at the fuel pump the car will hesitate to crank or run at very low idle shutting off multiple times before it starts up and then runs rough until a decent amount of fuel has ran through the engine. The car would not get enough fuel when at stops or on highways and would also just lose fuel and cut the engine off. Those components have since been replaced by myself and no more issues. Chevy will not recall the parts that are causing the issues and therefore there is a safety issue when out on the highways.

Filed Dec 5, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

The fuel system is running weak, for a car with only 30000 miles, one owner and full maintenance, the engine light came and go all the time and everything was checking

Filed May 3, 2020 · Fuel system, Steering · 89,000 miles · IL

The fuel gauge is not running right I had to put stuff in to clean it out then it still drink the gas so much no leek or holes but the car drinks so much gas I have to fill it up at least 2 to 3 time in 2 weeks so the steering is bad on it as well when u take your hand off the wheel it wants to the right on it's own it dose not drive straight when u take your hands off the steering wheel it sucks u guys need to look at this before someone get killed from the steering wheel and the gas line asap

Filed Jan 30, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

Began over heating at short distances. A/c went cool ran hot air tried to see if freon just needed refilling but even using alomst a full can still nothing. Having fuel issues big difference weeks apart fuel issues.then over heating, next unable to hold coolant, car was returned to dealer for repair. Still unable to keep coolant from leaking, while driving on interstate I 95 out of no where I loose the ability of speed then shuttering running hot again blew head gasket lost power hard to gain control and was almost hit 2 times by car behind and on side.car had to be pushed to shoulder and picked up with wrecker service. Mechanic had to come to car bc it wouldn't stsrt. He said the gasket is gone. Car will not do anything now. Will get receipts from dealer servicing, wrecker, auto zone mult coolant purchases, mechanic

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · VA

The sonic now runs very spotty, poor acceleration, and slow bumpy idle. Prior ball joint was replaced and the cv axil , entire engine replaced. Believe it or not, water pump replaced. These repairs, with receipts, constitute a lemon law breach. I should be entitled to a new car or compensated. Yes, the suspension issue did happen while I was driving, as well as the engine. Will upload documents soon.oh, one last thing, very difficult removing key from ignition, been going on 4 months.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · 79,000 miles · UT

When the car is first started and turned off, the horn goes off each time. If parked but still running, the horn goes off every 2-3 minutes. When locking the car, it doesn't make any noise indicating it has been locked. When phone is plugged in, the music doesn't always work properly. There is a piece to one of the hoses that broke and is now making car run lean. When idling (at a red light or stop sign) the engine shakes vigorously and is harder to get back speed. When car is running and the hood is open, there is a hissing sound.

Filed Feb 18, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 92,000 miles · VA

My driver side window has went down 3 times only the driver side window switch quits they can roll it up at the shop with a computer but I cant

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 10,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet sonic. After the vehicle was fueled, it failed to start. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact replaced the fuel top, but the issue still persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.