Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
Car diagnostics: how we help
Need a diagnostic check for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Sonic
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Its 1.4L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 6-speed manual.
The steps
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Driving while yours is at the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We collect the rental when your car is back. We meet you with the car at the time we confirm, at your address or ours.
Good habits for your car
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Check that all lights work every few weeks. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Getting a clear quote
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Ready to ask?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request car diagnostics
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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