NHTSA Complaint #10691231 — 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10691231
Vehicle 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 30,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CO

Consumer Description

WHEN PLACING THE CAR IN PARK THE GEAR SHIFTER BUTTON GETS STUCK AND DOESN'T DISENGAGE. SINCE IT DOESN'T DISENGAGE THE KEYS CAN'T BE REMOVED FROM THE CAR. IF THE CAR IS PLACED IN REVERSE OR DRIVE THE BUTTON STAYS STUCK CAUSING THE SHIFTER TO BE ENGAGED AND ABLE TO FREELY SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR PARK WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASION AND MOST OFTEN IN COLDER TEMPERATURES. *TR

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