2012 Chevrolet Sonic Suspension Problems

“All ten (10) airbags failed to deploy when my car was struck by a driver attempting to pass me on the left as I was turning left. That driver was speeding, crossed the double-yellow line to pass, did not have insurance nor a driver's license. My driver's door took the initial impact strike and was deeply creased as the other car continued forward into mine, then the front left wheel was struck; the wheel and a rod connected flew off, my fender was obliterated, engine components were smashed, and my car spun around at least 200 degrees. …”

“I brought my car in because there was something wrong with the steering. I asked that an oil change be done and when I picked it up the car had white smoke coming out of the engine and had a strong burning smell. There was a lot of smoke I was only gone 10 minutes from the dealer before I had to bring it back. Brought it back dealer said they smelled burning and sprayed a deodorizer in vents to mask it, but they did not address the smoking that is still happening. Filed compliant with GM requesting a buy back of vehicle. …”

“We purchased a new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic sedan. The first time that we drove it at highway and interstate speeds we noticed that the vehicle was very difficult to keep in the driving lane. We returned to the dealer and after a new set of tires, then later a new set of larger wheels and tires there has been some improvement in handling. I am 55 years old and have driven many different cars and trucks and this is the worst driving vehicle ever. This car is dangerous to drive and something needs to be done about it. …”

“We bought the chevy Sonic brand new, off the dealers lot. When driving at 55 MPH or above we found that the car drifts excessively and is very hard to keep in the lane. On a few occasions driving at posted highway speeds we were forced to slow down because of radical swerving. Our first complaints to the service department were answered with it's the new electronic steering, you'll get used to it after driving a few more weeks with no improvement, we took it back in to the service department to have it looked at. …”

“First time the strut mount was replace with strut. I never heard the rubber tension/binding noise. The strut started making a popping noise before I took it to dealer at 13386 miles. It was finally duplicated at 19885 miles to have mount and strut replaced. 65886 mile replacing strut and mount again. 75922 stabilizer bar end links (per recall) 84869 only strut mount was replaced again 87000 strut mount has begun to make rubber tension/binding noise again. Gm has been notified and I am working with local dealership and district specialist.”