2018 Chevrolet Sonic Service and Repair Manual
This factory service and repair manual for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic works with two engines rather than three: the turbocharged 1.4L DOHC inline-four of 83 cubic inches and the naturally aspirated 1.8L of 110 cubic inches that runs flex fuel or gasoline. Both go into a four-door hatchback or a four-door sedan sold as LS, LT and Premier. With one less displacement to account for, the fuel, ignition and emissions procedures fork only once, while the chassis and body electrical material covers the whole range at once.
Engines covered
- 1.4L inline-four (83 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
- 1.8L inline-four (110 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, flex-fuel or gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door hatchback
- 4-door sedan
Trims covered
- LS
- LT
- Premier
Known issues on the 2018 Sonic. One recall stands on the federal record: a joint in the driver's seat-back frame may have been welded badly, leaving the frame weaker than designed, so the seat-back can give way in a rear-end collision. Owner complaints number 14, five of them on the electrical system and one each on the engine and the fuel system. Seat removal and installation, the fastener torque values that go with them, and the wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps for the body electrical and fuel delivery circuits are all part of this manual.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-b
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. T
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities.
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customers vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the s
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
Showing the 8 most recent of 514 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
Dear GM Executive Office, I am writing in frustration and disappointment after being told today by Chevrolet Customer Assistance that the case I opened (Case # [XXX]) was simply a
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warn
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warn
My car has had CAM shaft issues upon buying the car. I have taken the car to Chevrolet in Dallas and in Forney, TX and the car still has the same issue. My car engine check light h
Showing the 4 most serious of 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
