NHTSA Complaint #10611397 — 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10611397
Vehicle	2013 CHEVROLET SONIC
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 17, 2014
Date Filed	July 17, 2014
Mileage	6,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

YOU CANT PUT ANYTHING IN THE TRUNK OR HAVE PASSENGERS ON BACK SEAT WITHOUT CAR BOTTOMING OUT. IF YOU EXCEED 300 POUNDS IN TRUNK THE BACK WHEELS GO ALL THE WAY UP IN CAR, RIDE IS TERRIBLE. *TR

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