2013 Chevrolet Sonic electrical system problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving in heavy rain when car suddenly cut power and decelerated showed code 84 and the CEL came back with P2138. It is a known issue that rain gets up into the connector and causes a malfunction.”
filed Jul 22, 2024
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the rear windshield suddenly imploded, causing glass shards to be propelled inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that it sounded as if a shotgun had been fired. As a result of the…”
filed Dec 27, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after…Campaign 16V257000 · Apr 28, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 Sonic | 11 | 23% |
| 2015 Sonic | 34 | 30% |
| 2014 Sonic | 48 | 32% |
| 2012 Sonic | 59 | 17% |
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.