Rattle from my Sonic

[phillipvb]

I've been getting this rattling/popping sound from my 2015 Sonic LTZ. After reading some of the postings on this forum, which state it could be the sway bar links, I took it into the dealer this weekend. They took it for a drive and said they heard the rattle that I complained about. They then put it on a lift and took a look. They said the sway bar links were tight as well as the struts/shocks. In fact, they said they could not find anything wrong with it. They advised me to see if the rattle continues and if so, they could keep the car for the day and see if they can investigate further.

It's now been three days and that damn rattle is still there. I made a recording of it so that you can take a listen and let me know what you think before I take it back and and tell them to fix it, for the love of god.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Natesriv]

Shop manager time, there's something wrong and its under warranty. The links are super easy to replace and would cost them nil. Take her back!
Be calm,cool,polite but firm.
Even if it isn't the links that's not normal,a strut could be bad and still be tight.

 

[phillipvb]

Shop manager time, there's something wrong and its under warranty. The links are super easy to replace and would cost them nil. Take her back!
Be calm,cool,polite but firm.
Even if it isn't the links that's not normal,a strut could be bad and still be tight.

Thank you for your input! I will call them tomorrow and make an appointment to bring it in.

 

[Natesriv]

if you're mechanically inclined you'd just need the stock jack and another, and some wrenches and a torx bit... easy DIY.
This link sells some direct replacements.
Chevy Sonic Sway Bar Link - Guaranteed Genuine

Dealer can't "void" a warranty if you do the work yourself, as long as you use direct replacement parts and they don't have to be from GM...

but if they'll take it back for a "couple" of days, I'd sure request a loaner...

Good luck amigo!