Heater problem

[markus92]

I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic, mileage about 48K. The heater has recently been giving me dome problems, mainly the amount of heat coming out is nowhere near as hot as it had been. I have seen some threads talking about mysteriously missing coolant and I may have the same issue. I am taking it in for a look-see this week, but I was hoping for some insight regarding warranty work. If it's the water pump, that's covered under the 5/100 warranty, but if it's the heater core itself it isn't covered. A heater core shouldn't be a problem after only less than 50K miles and I won't be a happy camper if that is the case.

Another problem seems to be that the remote start is no longer working. I have tried it with my own key as well as my wife's key. Neither work anymore.

Anyone that has any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Mark

 

[Natesriv]

most likely a bad waterpump, did you get the waterpump letter from GM?

Fill the coolant reservoir with the proper amount (up to the line and) and keep a sharp eye on it.

The remote start may require a "reboot" I'd bet... your dealer can help on that too...they shouldn't charge for that simple thing!

BTW, you need 10 posts to start asking ?'s on this site (anti-spam reasons), so I'm in before the lock!

 

[markus92]

Hey Natesriv.

Thanks for the info. I just got my 10 posts in, so I'm good. Thanks for such a rapid reply!

I did not receive any letter regarding a water pump recall. When did this get sent out?

I filled the reservoir within the last month so I will check it again. I'm betting I find it down some. Thankfully the w.p. is still covered. Hopefully it isn't the heater core. There are times when I think I smell coolant, but it is so faint that I question whether or not I truly smelled it.

 

[$ub$onic]

Welcome to the forum.

Please search the forum before making a new thread, the new members section is for intros not technical questions.


Thanks!