2013 Chevrolet Sonic: windshield wiper failure

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 6,000 miles · MA

My sonic had the same issue as the federal safety agency recall no. : 19e-064, manufacturer recall no. : n192223230. Except, it happened when I reached to use the wipers rather than hitting the key fob with my leg. I reached to use the wipers and my arm hit the key fob, knocking it into the next position, turning off the engine. It could have just as easily moved over one more and locked the steering. The recall was done on the camaro's, so why wasn't it done on any other vehicle using the same key fob and ignition replacement? Was it because the camaro's price is 4 times the price of a sonic? Are camaro drivers more valuable than sonic drivers? There is a class action lawsuit including the camaro recall, but not the sonic. Https://www.gmignitionswitcheconomicsettlement.com/ I reported this back in 2014, and never heard a word about it.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · 4,000 miles · MA

I own a 2013 chevy sonic. The key fob is huge. In fact, there have been times when I attempt to use my wiper controls and I have accidentally hit that key fob and turned the car off. Luckily, I was not moving at the time, but because of this problem it's extremely possible and likely that the same could happen while driving and possibly be knocked all the way over where it would not only turn the car off, but also lock the steering. I went to a dealer and heard a rumor the same problem exists for the camaro's and gm created keys with the electronics in them to use in place of the key fob's. They are about 2 inches shorter. Why this was not done for any vehicle by gm that uses the same key fob's and ignitions, I don't understand. I personally got the dealer to make me a set of these keys to see if they would work in my sonic. It cost me $80.00, but for the safety value I paid for them. I think this should be a recall/repair or a class action suit because it scared me when it happened, and I worry it will happen to others who haven't had if happen, but are unaware of the possibility.

Filed Aug 4, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 20,000 miles · FL

Windshield wiper pump won't spray. When leave keys in ignition doesn't beep to tell me still in ignition when lock doors

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Driver assistance, Visibility · 39,000 miles · FL

The senor codes keep coming on. Had it 3months in shop to reset 3times. Now thermostat or senor bad. Wipers didn't work one day after I brought it. The hoses disconnected from hood area. Had to drive home in rain with head out window. The RPM keeps sticking while I'm driving it. I live on s.s. So I don't have a lot of bucks to keep putting in this car. I traded a good car in chev avero with nothing wrong with it.the dealer charged me to much for this car and wont take it back.you ask for date it been going on since dec 2015 to april 2016

Filed Nov 20, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 38,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet sonic. While driving 20 MPH, the window wiper/washer switch failed and the anti theft warning indicator illuminated. The failure reccured several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window wiper/washer switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Visibility · 50,500 miles · PA

While driving on the highway during a rain shower at about 60 MPH, while using the wipers, the driver's side wiper made a loud crack sound and fell off! I was unable to see and nearly hit the vehicle in front of myself. Since it was late saturday night, I stopped at a local parts store (advanced auto) and purchased a new wiper. When the clerk inspected the blade, he found that the wiper arm does securely attach with the wiper itself. When I contacted the dealership, the man I spoke with said he could replace the wiper arm, however this may not resolve the issue with it "falling off".

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · 4,000 miles · MA

I have owned a 2013 chevy sonic for about 6 months now. The other day I went out to drive, so I started my car with my key fob. As I was about to drive away I reached up with my right hand to turn on the wipers. I hit the fob fairly hard and it caused the key to turn, which in turn shut off the car. Luckily I was not driving when I went to put the wipers on. Even more lucky was that I wasn't driving and hit it hard enough to lock the steering. I've heard that this was an issue in other vehicles and it was resolved by separating the key away from the fob so that the fob dangled instead of creating a long, solid key that could cause the issue which happened to me. You would think with all the ignition issues gm has had, they would have covered all possible problems, but obviously not. I feel the only solution would be to separate the fob from the key so that it does not lock and extend so much that it becomes an obstacle when using the controls around it. The key should be separate from the fob. Whether put on the same key chain or not, that would be up to the consumer.