2013 Chevrolet Sonic electronic stability control (esc) problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Code 84 while driving on regular road at normal speed. Car goes into power reduction mode. It's difficult to accelerate and the "see mechanic" symbol on the dash. Took it to midas, had the pedal assembly replaced and electrical wires greased. Next week same thing, replaced pedal assembly again…”
filed Jul 10, 2020
“Code p0171 and p0420. I have replaced everything in the car that these codes state. New thermostat, catalytic converter, both 02 sensors, exhaust hose. Fixes for a few days to a week and the same codes keep coming back. Now the button on my gear shift sticks keeping the gear shift from locking into…”
filed Aug 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 Sonic | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 Sonic | 4 | 4% |
| 2014 Sonic | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 Sonic | 9 | 3% |
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.