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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Fuel system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
6%of 217 total for the year
Median mileage
79,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 6% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2013 chevy Sonic developed ticking sound shortly after I bought it at 60000 miles. The ticking got worse over time and then check engine light came on. I scanned the codes and multiple four codes were found. P0171, p0496, p1101, and p2270. After doing some research it seemed to be that most cruze, Sonic, and trax vehicles all had the same issues. I took it to the dealer for diagnostics and was informed the vehicle needed a new intake manifold, purge valve, pcv hose, and valve cover. …”

NHTSA complaint #11384224, filed 2020-12, 80,000 miles

“The fuel gauge is not running right I had to put stuff in to clean it out then it still drink the gas so much no leek or holes but the car drinks so much gas I have to fill it up at least 2 to 3 time in 2 weeks so the steering is bad on it as well when u take your hand off the wheel it wants to the right on it's own it dose not drive straight when u take your hands off the steering wheel it sucks u guys need to look at this before someone get killed from the steering wheel and the gas line asap”

NHTSA complaint #11323110, filed 2020-05, 89,000 miles

“My chevy Sonic has had a clicking noise since I purchased it. It goes dead when gas cap is removed and will not crank back. I had it worked on at a dealership $306 later it is still doing the exact same things. I purchased vehicle with 21 miles on it. I am on the road for my job. This vehicle has been a headache since purchase. I cannot afford another payment. Sure cant afford the bill from the shop when it doesn't fix any of the problems. The vehicle has had to be jumped off to start. …”

NHTSA complaint #10864853, filed 2016-05, 45,000 miles

“I purchased my car from a dealer, who set me up for an upside loan. Putting me into another chevy with now 2 car loans to pay off. The car has stalled on me at different times while owning it. There have been issues since shortly after purchasing it with acceleration. It jolts and jumps when trying to accelerate. The check engine light is one, sometimes it goes off, then will come back on. I have not taken it to the shop yet assuming it would be a huge expense for them to fix and find it. Took it to a private garage and they could not find the issue either. …”

NHTSA complaint #10873575, filed 2016-06, 80 miles

“I was driving on the highway at between 55 and 65 MPH. The side I was on had a long, steady incline upward. I had set my cruise control to about 63 MPH. As I was going uphill the cruise control was supplying fuel to get to and maintain my speed at 63 MPH. I was approaching another car in my lane and decided rather than pass, I would slow down. They were going quite a bit slower than me so came up upon them quickly. I pressed the brake to slow down but the brake was hard as a rock. It would not budge so it did not disconnect the cruise control and my car kept accelerating. …”

NHTSA complaint #10651871, filed 2014-11, 4,081 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020110%
2019225%
2018213%
2017411%
2016510%
20151211%
20141611%
2013146%
2012185%

Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Electrical system
56 complaints
Engine
55 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
38 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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