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Is anyone having any issues on their 1.4T Sonic with cracked head ? Any word or information on a manufacturer defect on the heads? The service rep. at the dealership suggested that there might be a defect on the heads! Cause I have one after only 17K miles. STORY BELOW
Im posting this to share my experience with what is turning into quite a nightmare.
STORY: 2013 Sonic RS Turbo - I brought it brand new of the dealership lot in Seattle with an extended warrenty. The car has just under 18k miles with no modifications of any kind. I am also a adult who drives this car reasonably. A little fun, but mostly on cruise control. I bought it with optional moonroof, remote start, etc. Love the car but ....
Dealership Repair Story:
4th time in the shop in the last few months with a check engine light permanently on. Each time into the shop I have described the issues to the Rep.
History from beginning
- I always felt that the turbo engaged only part of the time. Many times I just felt a lack of power. Almost from the beginning I felt that it sounded a bit rough starting. After running a brief period everything would go away and the car ran fine. I ALSO have never gotten great mileage. 28-31 average. In the car info you are supposed to get up to 40 on freeway. NEVER been close.
over last 3k miles - Trips to Dealership
1st time - Rough Starting, Check engine light flashes but goes off in mornings, a seemingly lack of power and response in turbo. DEALER response - Its your imagination go home.
2nd time - Check engine light on permanently - Rough starting, sweet smell upon starting the car. DEALER response - new plugs and wire (zero Change)
3rd time - Check engine light on permanently - Rough starting, sweet smell upon starting the car. THE environmental Heat stops working (brrr) DEALER response - New coils.. they notice anti-freeze is low.
4th time - Check engine light on permanently - Rough starting, sweet smell upon starting the car. DEALER response - OH, cracked head in engine.
SO ---- hope this post helps someone diagnose their issues for the dealership. I guess I am stuck with a Lemon. Bummer. PHOTO is of my new car.
Is anyone having any issues on their 1.4T Sonic with cracked head ? Any word or information on a manufacturer defect on the heads? The service rep. at the dealership suggested that there might be a defect on the heads! Cause I have one after only 17K miles. STORY BELOW
Im posting this to share my experience with what is turning into quite a nightmare.
STORY: 2013 Sonic RS Turbo - I brought it brand new of the dealership lot in Seattle with an extended warrenty. The car has just under 18k miles with no modifications of any kind. I am also a adult who drives this car reasonably. A little fun, but mostly on cruise control. I bought it with optional moonroof, remote start, etc. Love the car but ....
Dealership Repair Story:
4th time in the shop in the last few months with a check engine light permanently on. Each time into the shop I have described the issues to the Rep.
History from beginning
- I always felt that the turbo engaged only part of the time. Many times I just felt a lack of power. Almost from the beginning I felt that it sounded a bit rough starting. After running a brief period everything would go away and the car ran fine. I ALSO have never gotten great mileage. 28-31 average. In the car info you are supposed to get up to 40 on freeway. NEVER been close.
over last 3k miles - Trips to Dealership
1st time - Rough Starting, Check engine light flashes but goes off in mornings, a seemingly lack of power and response in turbo. DEALER response - Its your imagination go home.
2nd time - Check engine light on permanently - Rough starting, sweet smell upon starting the car. DEALER response - new plugs and wire (zero Change)
3rd time - Check engine light on permanently - Rough starting, sweet smell upon starting the car. THE environmental Heat stops working (brrr) DEALER response - New coils.. they notice anti-freeze is low.
4th time - Check engine light on permanently - Rough starting, sweet smell upon starting the car. DEALER response - OH, cracked head in engine.
SO ---- hope this post helps someone diagnose their issues for the dealership. I guess I am stuck with a Lemon. Bummer. PHOTO is of my new car.
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