If your Chevy Sonic’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Chevy Sonic’s key fob fails. Table of … Read more
If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Chevy Sonic is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Sonic’s check engine … Read more
If your Chevy Sonic has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your car. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Sonic has spun a … Read more
When your Chevy Sonic is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your car’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common codes … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Chevy Sonic is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Sonic is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your car out immediately, as … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your Chevy Sonic’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your car’s tire pressure must be checked. If your Chevy … Read more
One of the most common trouble codes with the Chevy Sonic is P0174. It indicates that your Chevy Sonic is running lean on the bank two side of the engine. P0174 and P0171 (fuel trim lean bank one) are the most frequently seen air/fuel mixture-related codes. If they appear together, it reduces the list of … Read more
P1174 and P1175 are GM-specific DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). They indicate fuel bank trim issues on bank 1 and bank 2 of your Chevy Sonic. Chevy Sonic P1174 + P1175 Quick Info GM P1174 + P1175 Definition Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance (Bank 1 or Bank 2) Symptoms Mild misfire, MIL light Common Causes Bad O2 … Read more
Does your Chevy Sonic have lights that come on and a clicking noise when you turn the key, but it won’t start? This article is meant to help you diagnose this exact scenario. The good news is that this is a fairly common no-start situation and is usually pretty easy to repair. A weak battery … Read more
A functioning horn is one of a vehicle’s most critical safety features. If your Chevy Sonic’s horn isn’t working, there are a few potential causes. We’ll cover each of them, starting with the easiest and most likely issues and working from there. A test light can make diagnosing a horn that isn’t working much easier. … Read more