2013 Chevrolet Sonic fuel/propulsion system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic — 6% 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
“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.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 Sonic | 5 | 10% |
| 2015 Sonic | 12 | 11% |
| 2014 Sonic | 15 | 10% |
| 2012 Sonic | 16 | 5% |
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.