2014 Chevrolet Sonic: won't start

6 of the 150 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic describe won't start.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 51,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 247 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2017
2
2016
1
2015
6
2014
6
2013
1
2012
2

What owners say

Filed Aug 23, 2021 · Fuel system · 120,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, while attempting to start up the vehicle, the vehicle would not start immediately. The vehicle was making an abnormal knocking sound. The vehicle would jerk before starting. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as an issue with the fuel. The mechanic attempted to change the fuel injector to fix the failure however, the fuel continued to flow. The mechanic recommended that the contact reach out to the local dealer to have the vehicle inspected and repaired. The contact reached out to the local dealer to have the vehicle inspected but the dealer informed the contact that they would need to call back in two weeks to schedule an appointment which the contact attempted several times but was never able to schedule the appointment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · TX

A few years ago my power steering went on. It was still under warranty and I took it to the dealership to get replaced right after the warranty expired the power steering went out again. Currently my AC is broken and I've spent a good bit of money trying to fix it; yet it still doesn't work. Now my car won't start. I've relpalced the battery a couple years ago because my car kept dying. I bought this car bran new and it had caused me nothing but financial issues. I tried contacting chevy about his car a few years ago when the power steering went out. Explaining that these are major components of my car it's not like I'm complaining about changing my tires or new brakes you now normal wear and tear. I shouldn't have to deal with these issues with a new car. I know it's 5 yeas old now but this is getting ridiculous I still owe $3800 on my car and have dealt with dumping money into a vehicle that shouldn't of had any of these problems in the first place. This has caused unessasacry stress in my life. Also two of my windows don't work. So my AC is broke and I can't even roll down two windows it's a death sentence. I've had a heat stroke in my car because of it. Legitimately scared me.

Filed Feb 16, 2019 · Driver assistance, Engine · IL

Engine light stays on. Engine randoms shuts off. Car wont start after filling car up. T/c comes on randomly and car starts shaking. Lights of car dim when you accelerate.

Filed Oct 28, 2018 · Electrical · 51,000 miles · MO

Car won't start it only clicks really fast. Had battery checked and it's fully charged once I jump it the car will drive until I shut it off. It will start back up right away but if I let it sit it will not

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 24, 2014 · Electrical · 850 miles · CT

My 2014 sonic after being driven for 40 min failed to start, a check of the battery indicated full voltage. Called for roadside assistance after they tapped on the starter the car would start. This has been a recurring problem. The dealer had the car for 3 days and could not repeat the problem, was told to bring it back when I had the problem again. I have had to tap on the starter once because I was too far for road side assistance. At 1974 miles I had the problem again called roadside assistance, when the tow truck driver put the key in the run position and wiggled the steering wheel the car started on its own. Because the car will not start even with the remote starter I don't think it's a key switch problem. The worst part of the issue is being stuck in less than safe places with a car that won't start.