Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Reporting Safety Defects

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Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bullet ...

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in ...

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Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. It is normal to see coolant moving in the upper coolant hose return line when the engine is running. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do ...

Battery Replacement
Removal Procedure Open the hood. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection. Remove the battery retainer bolt (1) and the battery retainer (2). Loosen the battery positive cable ju ...

Throttle Body Assembly Installation
Install a NEW throttle body seal. Install the throttle body (1). Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the 4 throttle body bolts (2) and tighten to  8 Y (71 lb in). ...