# \#sonic **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/sonic/11280.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Headlights flicker when letting off the gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flicker-when-letting-off-the-gas/187864)
**Author:** [@twnewland\_183286](https://community.cartalk.com/u/twnewland_183286)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-flicker-when-letting-off-the-gas/187864 "2022-12-11T21:13:27Z")
When i let off the gas and the engine drops to about 900 RPM, the lights go dim for maybe 2 - 3 seconds. The local parts store did a battery check and it is 96%. They checked the charging circuit, and it indicated a prob… --- ## [DIC says oil change 5%, but](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dic-says-oil-change-5-but/182073)
**Author:** [@ashbkemp\_179203](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashbkemp_179203)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dic-says-oil-change-5-but/182073 "2022-01-23T17:34:37Z")
I have a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic and I went to drive it this morning and on the DIC, a message popped up about my oil being at 5% and that I needed to change it. I had my oil changed about a month ago and still have 3kish m… --- ## [Chevy Sonic engine shutting down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-engine-shutting-down/179012)
**Author:** [@mirrorwax\_176939](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mirrorwax_176939)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-sonic-engine-shutting-down/179012 "2021-08-27T23:54:22Z")
Hey. My 2012 Chevy Sonic 1.8L AT shut everything down 2 days ago. After rolling into a parking lot and sitting for ten minutes the vehicle started like it should. Now it shuts everything down when the engine is cold and … --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic stalls after fueling](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-stalls-after-fueling/176473)
**Author:** [@McCurrySteve](https://community.cartalk.com/u/McCurrySteve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2021, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-stalls-after-fueling/176473 "2021-04-30T23:56:03Z")
it stalls after fueling up. --- ## [No Power After Transmission Fluid Leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-after-transmission-fluid-leak/175620)
**Author:** [@Jacob234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacob234)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-power-after-transmission-fluid-leak/175620 "2021-03-12T13:39:14Z")
While driving one of the transmission fluid lines popped out of the radiator. After pulling to the side of the road and shutting of the car I lost power. The hazard light button flashes every couple of seconds and there … --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic - odometer readout](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-odometer-readout/175129)
**Author:** [@david19988](https://community.cartalk.com/u/david19988)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-odometer-readout/175129 "2021-02-17T01:44:41Z")
My odometer on My 2014 Sonic Is just showing 3 dots. The Mileage will show up sometimes --- ## [2014 Chevrolet Sonic electrical gremlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-electrical-gremlins/115477)
**Author:** [@CharlieFasso](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlieFasso)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevrolet-sonic-electrical-gremlins/115477 "2020-09-14T21:13:13Z")
My 2014 Chevy Sonic has an electrical problem that the dealer cannot fix. The car will intermittently lose all electric power and just stop running. It is totally random and occurs at any speed. The dealer has tried to d… --- ## [Do I keep spending money to diagnose my Sonic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-keep-spending-money-to-diagnose-my-sonic/155522)
**Author:** [@LisaMcIntire](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LisaMcIntire)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-i-keep-spending-money-to-diagnose-my-sonic/155522 "2020-02-14T05:40:09Z")
I have a 2014 Chevy Sonic with 77,400 miles on it. It was Hertz Rent A Car that I purchased in 2016. Before you groan, here is the story of why I bought it. A drunk blowing .12 totaled my Chrysler Sebring the second week… --- ## [What’s going on with my 2012 Sonic?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-going-on-with-my-2012-sonic/157074)
**Author:** [@KimMarquette](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KimMarquette)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-s-going-on-with-my-2012-sonic/157074 "2020-01-24T04:51:17Z")
Car did not turn over without giving it gas, started rough, blinking engine light and traction light was on. Let it idle for a minute or two. Shut car off and let it sit for an hour, restarted it engine light flashed a f… --- ## [Blown Head Gasket or needs new ECM/engine wire harness/thermostat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-or-needs-new-ecm-engine-wire-harness-thermostat/155586)
**Author:** [@acsallas\_161482](https://community.cartalk.com/u/acsallas_161482)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket-or-needs-new-ecm-engine-wire-harness-thermostat/155586 "2020-01-07T21:24:11Z")
I’m at a loss as to who to believe now. Recently, my 2013 Chevy Sonic (approximately 140,000 miles on the car, recently new water pump and thermostat and housing) began beeping with an oil pressure light on constantly. I… --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic - rat in the ducts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-rat-in-the-ducts/151587)
**Author:** [@Julie50](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Julie50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-rat-in-the-ducts/151587 "2019-10-29T04:59:59Z")
Have a rat in air ducts. Want to know how the ducts run on passenger side, I am trying to block it out. --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Sonic - sand in the trunk for snow?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-sand-in-the-trunk-for-snow/151561)
**Author:** [@Jeanhostrander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeanhostrander)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-sonic-sand-in-the-trunk-for-snow/151561 "2019-10-27T23:55:51Z")
Will sand tubs help traction in the truck and how many shouldays I get for snow --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Sonic - anybody else having problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-sonic-anybody-else-having-problems/143932)
**Author:** [@TramekaTRios](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TramekaTRios)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-sonic-anybody-else-having-problems/143932 "2019-07-10T03:30:16Z")
2016 chevy sonic. check engine light came on. Car alert says issue with emissions system has been detected. Dealer claims not covered and I would have to pay diagnostic fee to determine issue. Second major issue in two m… --- ## [2014 Chevy Sonic sedan - should I take it in for service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-sonic-sedan-should-i-take-it-in-for-service/133571)
**Author:** [@enska](https://community.cartalk.com/u/enska)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-chevy-sonic-sedan-should-i-take-it-in-for-service/133571 "2019-01-30T17:39:11Z")
Hi, long time listener, second time writer (years ago I asked for help on my old car). I’m unsure whether I should take my car in for service or not. Here is the story: A few weeks ago the check engine light went on and… --- ## [2016 Chevrolet Sonic - replacing one or two tires after a flat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-sonic-replacing-one-or-two-tires-after-a-flat/130037)
**Author:** [@SteveBlake](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveBlake)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-sonic-replacing-one-or-two-tires-after-a-flat/130037 "2018-12-03T14:53:33Z")
I got a flat tire on the left rear do I need to buy two new ones or can I just buy a used tire --- ## [R title - 2012 Chevrolet Sonic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-title-2012-chevrolet-sonic/125871)
**Author:** [@MikeRaniella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeRaniella)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/r-title-2012-chevrolet-sonic/125871 "2018-09-30T13:38:56Z")
Hi I own a 2012 Chevy sonic. One guestion it’s an r title. Can you let me know what the disadvantage of having this is --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic/120896)
**Author:** [@Dan42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan42)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic/120896 "2018-07-13T16:58:51Z")
after 36,000. 1st: I couldn’t get my air conditioner to work. It works now. Sometime the heat and air light doesn’t come on. 2nd: Driver side door lock doesn’t work correct. When the button is push to unlock and lock, … --- ## [Car over curb noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-over-curb-noise/116322)
**Author:** [@Gregg\_Mcelwain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gregg_Mcelwain)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2018, 3:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-over-curb-noise/116322 "2018-04-27T15:27:13Z")
I ran over a curb and now it makes a weird sound when I’m in drive. It also rattled, at one point. Will it be ok till payday? thank you for responding. --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Sonic dashboard display is blank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-dashboard-display-is-blank/115020)
**Author:** [@William42](https://community.cartalk.com/u/William42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2018, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-sonic-dashboard-display-is-blank/115020 "2018-04-04T21:23:00Z")
Dashboard display is blank, radio doesn’t work. --- ## [Car starts but won’t rev or accelerate](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-won-t-rev-or-accelerate/114415)
**Author:** [@JJ\_Saul](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JJ_Saul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2018, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-won-t-rev-or-accelerate/114415 "2018-03-25T20:50:18Z")
I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic that starts fine and idles however, it will not do anything when the accelerator is pushed down( no rev). Any solutions? --- ## [Longevity Chevy Sonic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/longevity-chevy-sonic/72027)
**Author:** [@Jesup1964](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jesup1964)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/longevity-chevy-sonic/72027 "2018-01-31T23:46:40Z")
I have alway bought Subaru or Toyota, good reliable cars that last forever with a little care. But, I am interested in the Chevy Sonic, it sounds like a well made car, good fuel economy, fun to drive. I am also interes… --- ## [Driving Far?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-far/93834)
**Author:** [@TW97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TW97)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-far/93834 "2018-01-31T00:38:49Z")
Planning to drive 14 hours to Florida. I'm not renting a car. I'm planning to use my Chevrolet sonic 2014. My millage is at 4,something. I was just thinking if driving 14 hours is the best idea, I don't want to put my c… --- ## [2013 Chevy Sonic - Dying battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-sonic-dying-battery/106899)
**Author:** [@mattsypek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattsypek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-chevy-sonic-dying-battery/106899 "2017-08-14T20:21:19Z")
Hi Car Talk Community! So, starting about a week ago I began to experience my car starting sluggishly at originally what seemed random starts. I figured out after a while that it was after shorter trips, say 10-15 minut… --- ## [Tires - it's been asked before](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-its-been-asked-before/97341)
**Author:** [@yoopercc](https://community.cartalk.com/u/yoopercc)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-its-been-asked-before/97341 "2016-12-19T23:35:59Z")
There's all kind of talk on this all over the internet; but I'm going to ask it again in a slightly different way. I need snow tires on my Sonic. I'm liking the Nokian Hakkapeliitta tires, but a set of 4 of them is a li… --- ## [Rad Cap or Leaky Hose/Clamp](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rad-cap-or-leaky-hose-clamp/95840)
**Author:** [@lee.lauren.m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee.lauren.m)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rad-cap-or-leaky-hose-clamp/95840 "2016-09-28T01:58:16Z")
Hey all, so for the past week or so, I’ve been having problems with my cooling system. (May or may not be related to my air valve stuck open code, just thought I’d mention it.) First thing that drew my attention to t… --- ## [Car battey died 3 times in one week](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battey-died-3-times-in-one-week/94625)
**Author:** [@lee.lauren.m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lee.lauren.m)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battey-died-3-times-in-one-week/94625 "2016-08-15T18:46:57Z")
My 2013 Sonic has died three times this week. After charging, the car runs fine, and will start up another 5-6 times with no problem. I can even turn the car off immediately after disconnecting jumper cables, and it wil… --- ## [Totaled 2013 Chevy Sonic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totaled-2013-chevy-sonic/93755)
**Author:** [@bpotter136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bpotter136)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2016, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/totaled-2013-chevy-sonic/93755 "2016-07-07T05:13:31Z")
I have a wrecked Chevy Sonic. Insurance won't help with repairs. I towed it to a shop and was brokenhearted to hear he would charge $5,000 plus to repair the front end frames, put the engine back in the right place and p… --- ## [FOUR Seats, TWO Passengers](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-seats-two-passengers/90207)
**Author:** [@allenwoll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allenwoll)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 8:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-seats-two-passengers/90207 "2015-06-14T08:30:54Z")
Can anyone explain what ON or OFF Earth possessed Chevrolet to build a FOUR Seat, TWO Adult Passenger automobile, namely the Chevrolet SONIC (There are doubtlessly more examples in this category. . We just never thought …