P0741 is a very common trouble code. It’s know to affect the Chevy Sonic quite often. Here’s what it means: P0741: Torque Converter Clutch Circuit → Performance or Stuck Off The Sonic uses a clutch in the torque converter to lock the engine and transmission together at highway speed. P0741 can register whenever this connection … Read more
P0121 is a somewhat common trouble code with the Chevy Sonic. It’s an OBDII code and has to do with the Throttle Pedal Position Sensor. It is relatively serious problem since it leaves your vehicle in failsafe mode. P0121: Throttle Pedal Position Sensor → Switch (TPS) A Circuit Range → Performance Problem OBDII code P0121 … Read more
If your Chevy Sonic has the P0303 trouble code, you should know that it’s about as common of a code as there is. It’s a generic code (same meaning for all vehicles) that indicates that your car’s third cylinder is misfiring. P0303 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If … Read more
P0010 is a relatively common trouble code. It affects vehicles with variable valve timing (VVT). The list of VVT vehicles is growing, and the Chevy Sonic can have VVT and is prone to developing this code. P0010 is often by low or sludgy oil. Check your Sonic’s oil as soon as possible. P0010 is a … Read more
P0302 in the Chevy Sonic is a common OBD II trouble code. It indicates that your car’s second cylinder has a misfire. P0302 is a real drivability concern and should be dealt with right away. If it’s bad enough to cause your Sonic’s check engine light to come on, you shouldn’t drive your car at … Read more
A very common issue with the Chevy Sonic is the P0449 code. This trouble code is a reference number that is given to you when you plug your Sonic into a OBDII scanner. P0449 deals with the evaporative emissions control system. It often appears with, or is related other codes, such as P0420, P0446, and … Read more
P0301 is a fairly common trouble code with the Chevy Sonic. It’s an OBD2 code and indicates that your car’s first cylinder is misfiring. P0301 is certainly a cause for concern and should be considered a threat to the drivability of your Sonic. Fixing P0301 should be considered a high priority. Unlike a lot of … Read more
P0300 is a generic OBDII code that can occur with the Chevy Sonic. This code indicates that your car’s engine is misfiring and can be a drivability threat. P0300 is often accompanied by cylinder-specific misfire codes (P030X, where the X indicates the cylinder number that is misfiring). If you have P0300 and a cylinder-specific misfire, … Read more
The P0440 code is a common trouble code that many Chevy Sonic owners may encounter. It indicates that there is an issue with the car’s Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system. Specifically, the EVAP system is malfunctioning. A variety of causes can trigger the P0440 code, with the most common one being a loose or damaged … Read more
P0455 in the Chevy Sonic is a trouble code that indicates your truck has a LARGE evaporative emissions leak. With this code, you shouldn’t notice any symptoms besides perhaps a noticeable fuel smell. P0455 usually is not an immediate threat to the driveability of your Sonic. But, whenever the check engine light is on, it’s … Read more