Transmission problems

Transmission: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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I think it's the transmission issue. I have put gas changed oil motor

Chevrolet Sonic 2013 Hatchback  130000 miles
Done everything I can. Motor purs like a kitten but going down highway it just stopped moving. I think it's the transmission issue but I'm not sure. Only code showing is 82 and I'm not sure what that is. Any help is greatfully appreciated
Kelly from United States a year ago  
KE
1 report 

Many failures

Chevrolet Sonic 2012  45000 miles
In 2011, I bought a Sonic 2012 who turned out to be absolutely faulty. The first problem was with the braking, which did not work or did whenever it wanted to. It was then found that some hoses that control the emptiness were damaged. Later, the ABS began making a terrible noise like the one of an old car. Finally, it started jerking because something in the transmission was failing, and even two times a little engine of the air conditioning gate broke down.
Belinda from United States 11 years ago  
BE
6 reports 
Tony from United States 4 years ago
Mine is 2018 sonic, it's jerking, shuts off while driving, jerks, won't up a hill when I lose the RPM, any advice, my mechanic said it was ABS sensor, changed that, changed the ABS switch, still nothing, the ABS light is off since I replaced the switch, he says it was 4 more sensors had to be replaced
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Many failures

Chevrolet Sonic 2012  50000 miles
I bought a Sonic LTZ 2012 and it leaves a lot to be desired. It has already presented failures in the battery and thermostat. Even more, a terrible noise appeared coming from the suspension, as well as another one on the right side which is just as if something were boiling. I have also encountered problems with the gearbox. It is really frustrating.
Floyd from United States 11 years ago  
FL
1 report 
Darlene from Canada 8 years ago
Same. I hear some weird noises coming from suspension. But everytime I go to dealership they say its l ok. . . . I believe these guys are idiots.
Paul from United States 4 years ago
There's a small square cap you can pop off beside the shifter. Then stick something in there to depress a button that will unlock the shifter. It's there so you can shift our of park in emergencies or maintenance
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Rough ideling

Chevrolet Sonic 2016 1.6 LTZ Hatchback 65000 miles
RPM up and down if car is stoped and sometimes it goes off. If driving its ok but if u want to stop at traffic light suddenly RPM goes from low to high and the transmission will jerk to change gear unless u continue to press brake than it will not jerk. Also engine light on and ABS comes on and off if ur stopping at the light wether ur using break or not.
Momo from other 2 years ago  
MO
9 reports 
Magasty from South Africa 2 years ago
Chevrolet sonic 2015 1.6 Hatchback 159000 KM. RPM up and down if car is stoped and sometimes. If driving its ok but if u want to stop at traffic light suddenly RPM goes from low to high and even when driving on a freeway and apply brakes to reduce speed it goes on high rev and vibrating the whole body.
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Gear shift in automatic transmission

Chevrolet Sonic 2012 automatic 1416 miles
My gear shift button sometimes sticks when in park and am unable to take my keys out, I fiddle with it for a bit and then it will come out, but today it took almost 5min. Does anyone else have these issues.
Nanny from Canada 10 years ago  
NA
9 reports 
Shelly from United States 2 years ago
Mine did this. We just used something tiny and pulled it out. We used our fingernail. Lol
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Stalling while driving and not turning over

Chevrolet Sonic 2014 Sedan 4cy 41000 miles
This started in the summer with driving, slowing down and then the car would stall. I would have to completely shut it down for a minute, in trafic. I was told it was due to high temperatures outside.

The battery has been replaced twice and the dealership just said use higer octane, which we already used. They also said that their is basically no fix! I'm regretting buying this vehicle. Plenty can run in hot temperatures.
Yesterday, it was 60 degrees outside and it wouldn't even turn over. This car isn't even three years old.
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Dellis from United States 9 years ago  
DE
8 reports 

Many failures

Chevrolet Sonic 2012  57000 miles
We bought our Sonic 2012 ltz in 2011 and, since the first year of usage, we've been having problems with it. First, a joint was released and it makes it sound as if it were an old car. It then started failing when braking forward or backward and it ended up being the vacuum hose of the ABS brakes. This year, the stabilizer bar's screws have been replaced as well as the automatic transmission's oil lock. Last but not least, a week and a half ago, we suffered a collision from the front and the air bags were not activated. There is no way we can now feel secure when stepping on the car. If somebody has had similar problems, I would appreciate it if you let me know and if you know how I can solve this. Thank you for the comments.
Mari25 from United States 11 years ago  
MA
2 reports 

Gearbox failure, engine noise

Chevrolet Sonic 2014  26000 miles
I own a Sonic 2014 and the transmission resulted being one of the worst ones. It is the second time that the gears get stuck in a month. And, every time I start the car, the engine makes an awful noise; it seems to be an old vehicle. The service leaves a lot to be desired and the insurance does not respond. The car stalled in the middle my journey the 24th of December and I was left there, because no one answered me. I really do not know what to do.
cilla from United States 11 years ago  
CI
3 reports 
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