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2012 Chevrolet Sonic suspension problems

19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic5% of all complaints for this model year.

19
Suspension complaints
5%
share of all complaints
13,386 mi
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while a friend was driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly veered to the right and struck the curb. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension had failed. The vehicle was later towed to an…

    filed Jul 30, 2024

  • Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would begin to shake and make a loud pop noise from underneath the front-end. The vehicle would than stall causing the contact to have the vehicle towed. The traction warning light was…

    filed Sep 12, 2016

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Suspension problems in other Sonic years

YearReportsShare
2017 Sonic13%
2016 Sonic36%
2015 Sonic11%
2014 Sonic21%
2013 Sonic84%
Sonic suspension problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.