Representative photoBattery boost for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Battery boost for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.3 to 8.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2012 Chevrolet Sonic: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.4 L | 1.4 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 36 | 34 | 34 |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,100 | US$2,250 | US$2,300 | US$2,400 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,264 | $2,388 | $2,512 | $2,604 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 354 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (154), engine (83) and electrical system (59). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V417000 | 2014-07-02 | equipment:electrical | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet... |
| 14V315000 | 2014-06-12 | power train:automatic transmission | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture. |
| 14V300000 | 2014-06-06 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles... |
| 13V023000 | 2013-01-24 | air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. |
| 12V522000 | 2012-10-31 | air bags | General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals. |
| 12V408000 | 2012-08-20 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles... |
| 11V599000 | 2011-12-28 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Need battery service for your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Before the shop sees your Sonic
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Power comes from the 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 6-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Want a price?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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