2014 Chevrolet Sonic: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 31, 2022 · Steering · 67,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle then stalled. The contact pulled over at a gas station and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 63,000 miles · WI

I purchased this vehicle used in 2016 from a car dealership. A couple of months ago my key would not come out of the ignition and I had to wait a few mins then try again. Next time it did that it took 30 mins to remove the key until finally the last time it would not come out period and I had no choice but to leave the vehicle and have it towed to the shop. I had to replace a part of the shifter. There was a metal piece right under the shifter knob that failed. I had aul insurance vintage now and had to pay 500,000 dollars for this repair because he stated that it was not covered. Personally I don't believe that but I had no choice and paid to have it fixed. I took the vehicle prior to the shifter visit to the dealershil twice with a complaint of not getting enough power when I excelerate and it moves slowly and is at 10-25 MPH before it moves to the highway speed of 55mph. They again said they could not find anything. Again today I experience the slow exceleration again, so I am making a complaint this time. There is a electrical problem with this vehicle I 've had a couple of electrical issues as well as a replaced water pump. I got this in 2016 it should not have these many problems with this vehicle. I am always stopped at a light in the turning left lane getting on the highway when this happen and other cars have almost hit me several times. I wantit to be investigated and known before I go back to the dealership again and to be told thatthere s nothing wrong. I see the dashboard lights dim quite a lot while I am driving. And when it stall like this the power lights get really dim but you can still see your MPH etc. Please help me something is wrong with this vehicle and I don't want to die in it.

Filed Feb 7, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Issue started with car not responding to fob sporadically. Now car wont even have power unless key is in ignition and all the doors are closed. Escalated to no power at all until I slammed the car hood down, then the car miraculously regained power. Not a battery issue, definitely electrical. Car also completely shuts off while driving. Power steering goes out, radio turns off, dash turns off. Must throw the car in neutral and restart while coasting on the freeway. Headlights and dash lights will dim during acceleration and radio goes black. Car will sometimes shut off when thrown in reverse. I feel like my life is in danger.

Filed Nov 11, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 41,500 miles · PA

Almost a year since engine last stalled without warning (happened 3 times in about 3 months). When pulling into traffic from a stop, heard 3 chimes and several warning lights lit up (traction control, engine power down, check engine, service car asap). Engine at low power, was able to drift into parking lot. Restarted car after several minutes, all lights except check engine went off. Check engine light went off after I put gas in the car the next day. I do not feel safe in this car. Long story short the dealer was going to work with me to take the car back, but bank would not release title (loan is very upside down) until another mechanic looked at the car. Bank wanted me to utilize my warranty program I had purchased with the car loan. Mechanic found p2138 app sensor code. Was leaning into the driver side on the floor to look under the dash and his elbow got wet. Found driver footwell completely soaked: carpet, liner, and carpet pad. Rest of the car was dry. Discovered the sunroof had been leaking down into the car and not draining out properly on driver's side. Could not check entire drain system without removing headliner. Found water had compromised the side air bag and wire harness; several connectors corroded. Sprayed water on wires and was able to replicate engine power loss. Confirmed that water was leaking into the vehicle onto the wire harness. Temporarily fixed the issue with dielectric grease to prevent connectors from getting wet. Mechanic left the panels off so I can monitor the sunroof leaking. I do not feel safe in the car because of the air bag being wet and may not deploy properly, the wet carpet pad which could cause rust and mold, and the corroded wire terminals. Will contact dealer and bank tomorrow. I am hoping they will take the car off my hands as it will be a few years til I can pay it off and I don't want an accident before then.

Filed Oct 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The dealer (van chevrolet, 8585 e frank lloyd wright blvd, scottsdale, az 85260, 1‑480‑696‑5884) performed several diagnostic tests that included the water pump, a gasket boot in the engine, and the battery lines. The contact also stated that the headlamp assembly wiring kept burning out, but the dealer had not provided a remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Driver assistance, Engine · 31,000 miles · NJ

Engine light on. Rpms going up and down in idle. Car stalls when first started in the morning. Rpms go very high after being driven when shifted into park. Gear shifter button sticks and must be manually popped out. Stabilitrak light coming on.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · CO

The car will stall intermittently while driving down the road for just 1-3 seconds and seems to not be running and then it will turn itself back on.. The stereo and dash lights will go completely dark at random times while in motion and then come back on randomly or when restarted. After exiting the vehicle and removing the key the stereo will turn itself back on sometimes and you will return to the car to hear the stereo on. Have had the remote control key stop working to lock or unlock the car. It will happen for 1 or 2 times and then go back to normal. All of these items have been occurring for about the past 1-1 1/2 years.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Fuel system · 62,000 miles · TX

On 03/12/2018 my check engine light came on while driving on the access road, while at a stop light my car started "buckling", when light turned green hesistation and major loss of power occured. Finally got going and when I got back to work and park it wouldn't start after I went in and came back out. Got it jumped and went to both napa and auto zone both said it was mass airflow sensor. Got the part the from the dealership and replaced it. All was well till today 03/15/2018 check engine light comes back on and my car started hesistating on the highway and eventually stalling as I was pulling of to the access roads. Prior to hot air was blowing out of my a.c while the cold setting was on. Made my way to auto zone and they said it was p0171 running to lean/too much air. In the parking lot ensured the oil cap, dip stick, air filter cabin were all sealed tight, wires were fine, upon inspection of the air cleaner intake duct hose found out it was broken all the way around the hose. Called my extended warranty agent and he informed me that it is a common problem with this vehicle and that it may not be covered. If the extended warranty people and the manufactures know of this, why not mention it in the manual or have the techs who change our oil and air filters look at it and mention it to us since its right next to the air compartment. As I drove it back home to park, the engine stalled on me again luckily it was as I was parking.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical · 58,000 miles · AZ

My car stalled going over a speed bump where all the lights on the dash went off then back on. After coasting to the sidewalk, turned vehicle off and then back on. Veh surged forward after making a left hand turn, it's also done that on a right hand turn. Also tire on drivers side locked up. Final time occurred with veh surging was recently as it surged and all the locks were going up and down. Ha e had concerns while backing out and loosing power to steering.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 31,000 miles · PA

Twice in one month the car engine shut off while I was driving. Power steering was also lost. Mileage approx. 31,000. I was able to restart the car after putting it in park. The first time, I was turning, pulling into a parking lot, so I was able to drift into a parking spot safely. Second time I was in small town bumper to bumper traffic. Took my foot off the brake and stepped on the gas and nothing happened, so I put it in park and restarted it and it seemed fine after that. Took it to dealer where I bought it, they did nothing as the car was not throwing any codes and no warning lights were on. Second garage I went to also could not find an issue so they did nothing. Took it to another dealership and the car stalled on them as they were parking it, right after I had dropped it off. They kept it for almost a week and drove it 61 miles and could not recreate the stalling. They checked the car thoroughly and nothing appeared to be wrong with it. They checked all recalls and bulletins, nothing mentioned in those. The car would also "bounce" up and down when I was stopped at a red light. That was happening more frequently once the engine troubles started. I got my car back last night from the other dealer and didn't notice any "bouncing" so maybe they fixed something when they were checking the car, however the invoice stated all they did was a 27-point inspection and alignment check. No charge to me as car is still under warranty but warranty runs out in 5 months.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet sonic. While driving 45 MPH, the radio back light turned off followed by the entire instrument panel. Also, the locks repeatedly unlocked and locked, and the engine stalled. Once the vehicle was restarted, all of the panel lights illuminated. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jan 23, 2015 · Electrical · 6,520 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel became inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,520.