2013 Chevrolet Sonic power train problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. Additionally, the contact noticed that the gear shift indicator was indicating that the transmission was in park(P) and in drive(D) simultaneously…”
filed Mar 27, 2025
“2013 Chevrolet Sonic 1.8 L , fuel system lean ,mass airflow sensor, in limp mode preventing acceleration, gas tank when added gas....shuts down after start up-fuel system/gasoline; may cause possible fuel leak and could combust, alarm system and locks don't properly function - electric system…”
filed Oct 9, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Sonic | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 Sonic | 12 | 11% |
| 2014 Sonic | 20 | 13% |
| 2012 Sonic | 154 | 44% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic
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.