2014 Chevrolet Sonic: headlights failing or too dim

5 of the 150 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2015
3
2014
5
2013
2
2012
2

What owners say

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 72,060 miles · FL

Temp 45-50 degrees, driving in moderate rain for 20-25 minutes, cruise control on. Activate high beams, car shifts to 1st gear at 65 MPH, rpms jump above 6000, turn off high beams returns to normal operation. Repeated 2 more times in next 4 miles, even at 25 MPH. When end of trip, shut off car and completely dead, no lights, no cranking. Following morning (today) car starts normally. Will report any further from my commute today, if warranted

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

Upon accelerating my sonic has lack of power and gears don't engage or they are delayed which causes me to be very unsafe from oncoming traffic when my car decides to engage I can then continue driving. I also have a issue with the car electrical system refusing to chime when keys are left in ignition as a warning sometimes I put my high beams on and all the locks lock and my car does the refusal to engage in gear thing again and my lights flicker my whole computer system went dead and no one can figure out why I only bought the car 6 months ago for 12,000 so I could have reliability and I shouldn't have to deal with this or anything for quite so time my old car is safer than this new one

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 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 May 19, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 1,800 miles · FL

Traded in my original recall chevy colbalt 2005 in april 2014. I was given a trade in amount which I used to put down on a new car, chevrolet sonic 2014. I had it all of a week when suddenly I was driving and stepping on the gas peddle it began to slow down to not moving regardless to how much I stepped on the gas. Naturally, I was very upset. I called for help.they transferred me into a different 2014 sonic. From day 1 I notice problems not concerned only because the issue lasted 10-15 minutes and then it was fine. The problem began with not being able to open trunk,doors lock of steering wheel when exiting the car and the beeping sound as if something was left on in the car. As time passed it was happening more frequent. Finally in april 2015 the beeping and steering wheel and all the above now wouldnt stop. I ran it to service. They did a total global diagnostic said all was now fine. I left with ease, within 3 weeks on may 9th my daughter and I were coming home and just parked. I couldnt open any locks remote didn't work manual locks didn't work the car was in total shut down. I didn't have my cell phone, I belong to onstar and called them for help. To my surprise they refused me roadside asst saying its an electrical issue they don't get involved . That's another issue. Being in fla stuck in a hot car for over an hour of fear in a state of panic, I tried pushing every button possible out of fear, and crazy as it sounds I turn the button headlights from auto to off { take note the lights were not on } and suddenly the locks opened. Strange.towed car to service again, held it for a week and cant find any issues. Not satisfied due to the issues in the past and most recent. I know something is seriously wrong. Spoke to corporate and no one wants to do anything .they are only offering me 11,000 and I have an outstanding loan for 13,200. So I will be without a car.