A/c Power loss - Sticky Gears

[Eric Smit]

If they just told people it might possibly drive a little wonky for a little bit, it probably wouldn't be a big deal.


-Eric Smit

 

[TheFallenAngel12]

If they just told people it might possibly drive a little wonky for a little bit, it probably wouldn't be a big deal.


-Eric Smit

100% Correct there Eric! This being my First *New* Car i have owned, all other have been older model vehicle. I am unaware of these Modern Technologies that have taken over these Newer cars of today. So This Advanced Transmission i have walked into when i bought my sonic is all a learning experience. If they had told me from the start that these new transmissions do what everyone else has mentioned and takes some time to learn how to function then it wouldnt have been such a big deal. But seeing how the person i got for a salesperson before i demanded a different person knew nothing about the sonic's I wasnt told much about the mechanicals in it. So Exuse me if i have been griping alot on here about my troubles with this new car. but when i wasnt informed fully from the start, this is what happens.

I do have to say that now that i have reached 3,000 miles on my Sonic, the transmission seems to bogg less and goes when the A/c is on. and the sticky gears are still a bothersome, but not nearly as bad as it was a month and half ago. I have learned to get around the sticky gear problem. like i said, its just annoying is all. Im still going to make a video here soon. Hopefully i can capture it doing something for you guys to see. But i think the Update that the dealership did to the ECU Engine Calibration System Software helped kick the car back to where it needed to be. I guess the "Breaking in" period on my sonic was a little longer than most.

 

[Eric Smit]

Glad to hear its working out.


-Eric Smit

 

[TheFallenAngel12]

Glad to hear its working out.


-Eric Smit

Yeah, I am too. as i really love this car. Cant wait to really start modifying this car and getting it to where i want it to be. All in due time

Just got to wait for next spring when i get my tax returns back. then i will start modifying it some more. Exhaust and Window Tint is my plan. Then get the Stock Rims Painted later in the summer. Maybe more if i can get lucky and win on something

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Please everyone keep us posted if they experiencing issues with the clutch and with you dealership if you're working with them. These concerns have been documented. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Matt

GM Customer Service

 

[2FR35H]

Hey my car has had these same problems and told me that there was nothing further they can do I glad to see im not the only one with frustration here. Please keep us all posted its just not right for these kind of problems to just get brushed off.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

I'm having the same problem! I have to either lay on the gas or turn off the A/C to get moving or I'll stall, and even then my "turbo" doesn't get me moving. In addition I noticed the loud road and window noise right away. This is after driving a 89 Honda hatchback for many years. I have recently noticed ringing in my ears. Am I really getting hearing damage from my new car?

Hi Serendipity,

Sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing. Have you taken your vehicle to the dealership for a diagnosis to see what's causing this? If so, please keep me posted.

Vanessa,
GM Customer Service

 

[pauloportuga13]

Hi people, here in Brazil we do not have the models 1.4 and neither 1.8, what we have here is only 1.6 16V (2012 - 2014) manufactured in Korea and Mexico. Here we have the same power failure or loss problems when turning on the a / c. Usually it happens when the ambient temperature is above 30G or 86F in the USA and it is the same, the dealers do not solve because they do not find the problem. In my car I changed the ambient temperature sensor, I took it out of the lower grid and put it in the upper grid, it did not solve the problem but it slowed down, because the sensor there is wrong reading because it also reads the temperature of the ground, the street. By the way the problem is chronic and worldwide

 

[Than]

yes mine is the 6spd automatic. Im done with this pos 1.8 engine! im talking to my dealership about getting rid of it and getting me into a 1.4 turbo sonic. Or i may wait and save up my money and get a 2013 1.4turbo sonic because ive read on here alot of the features we paid for on the 2012 sonics will be standard on the 2013 sonics! so i feel screwed over by GM at this point. Either way im getting out of this 1.8 sonic. Tired of the weak engine thats unable to perform like its suppose to.

the auto is half your problem, they dont go as well as it is, plus the ac does rob a lot of power. i have the 1.8 with 5 spd stick. those are your best options reliability wise. least known issues.