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Questions tagged [sonic]

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When idling, AC does not work and engine overheats. What's the cause?

I drive a 2013 Chevy Sonic. Basically, the air conditioning does not blow cold air if the car is idling, only when in motion. It seems to blow the coldest during long periods of driving fast, such as on the freeway. Once I have slowed down…
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Chevy sonic 2014

I have a Chevy sonic 2014, purchased from B M W about 2 months ago. My car smelled like it was getting warm. Opened the hood brown sludge. Mechanic says it isn't a head gasket and are unable to detect what is wrong. Any light you can shed would be…
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Chevy sonic 2013 exhaust pipe

Why is it leaking from the exhaust pipe?
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Whining sound when turning wheel

I have a 2017 Chevy sonic RS. It began making a whining sound when turning the steering wheel about a month ago. I found a tear in the boot and replaced both ball joints and control arms. The noise persists and so does my frustration. The car has…
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2017 sonic ticking

I have a 2017 Chevy sonic 1.4l turbo with 56000km / 35000mi that developed ticking sounds that I noticed after heavy foot to the peddle acceleration in a steep grade at a stop sign trying to cross I to traffic. The sound is very rapid. Occurs at…
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2013 Chevy Sonic Transmission Fluid Change

Does a 2013 Chevy Sonic LTZ 1.4 not need a transmission fluid change? The manual says for the automatic (I have manual) check at 97,500 miles. I spoke with someone on chat from Chevy and they said that it didn't need a transmission fluid change…
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Chevy sonic 2013

Does this car have any fuse for the cooling fan? My car had overheated and the temperature light has come on and my AC blows out hot and the fan does not turn on.
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AC not working on a 2005 Chevy Sonic

I took my 2015 Chevy Sonic to the dealer because my air conditioner wasn't working. I've had a million problems with this car but it's been under warranty till now. Theyve even replaced the motor. Or so they say. But they told me it was the…
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May Have put Supreme gas in car instead of regular

I just filled up my 2014 Chevy Sonic LT at the gas station. I had a faulty gas pump. I am not sure, but the pump may have put supreme fuel into the gas tank instead of regular. Would I feel a difference in driving the car, and could it harm the…
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