Fixed it! Thank you so much. Chevy wanted to replace entire shifter for $400. I said no thank you, please give me the $15 repair kit that should be free since we all have the privilege of owning your complete piece of junk. 2012 Chevy Sonic LS By the way the new kit has the spring and small little pin included.
Wow!! The way you showed the steps in the video helped me so much. I’m a woman and thought I would never been able to change it myself because I’m not a mechanic; I did it in less that 30 minutes. Thanks a lot!
THANKS for doing this video! Just fixed my shift button on a 2012 Sonic today in 20 minutes for $18 bucks w/shipping. Dealership argued that I needed an entire new shift lever plus labor to install it, ridiculous! Thanks again!
Ordered the kit from Amazon, better replacement parts than what you show. The main piece is hard black plastic instead of the brittle silver one. The button is separate and pops on. The pin was a bit difficult but finally got it. Simple and quick to put together. I'm an older lady and this was a breeze. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful! Price was $10.00 😊
The dealership wanted $300 for the whole job, they said that they needed remove the whole thing. We paid $10.45 for the parts, GM 95393161. If it takes the service person 30 minutes to do the job, that would be a $580 per hour labor charge. When removing the old parts, sometimes one side would come out first and not the other side first. I thought about spraying a little WD 40 prior to replacement, but I did not when I noticed a more greasy appearance on the moving parts. So I used some dry graphite to lubricate the moving parts. Thanks Jay for the informative video.
Thanks! I am from Argentina. They wanted to charge me USD 2,000 to replace the complete gear shift. I used your great video and bought the part in the US for USD 14. The I replaced It using your guide. Thanks again!
This cheap plastic button was holding my keys hostage. The stealership's approach to fixing this problem (replace the entire shifter assembly + labor) is why I will never buy another Chevrolet. Thanks for this helpful video, problem solved!
Hi there, I really appreciate it for posting this video. When it comes to be repaired in car repair shop, it is needed to be replaced with assembly. Surely the cost is above 300 USD and it's not economical. But with this video, I can fix it by myself and it could save cost. Thanks from Korea.
Very helpful. Thank you. Kit cost me $13 and your instructions were clear. The pin part was a bit hard for me to pull out and push in, but your visual was nice.
Only additional tips: lay a towel around the shifter in case you drop the tiny pin trying to get it in. I dropped mine and it went INSIDE the shifter. I just reused the old one. Many thanks for the video! It guided me in just what to do . I ordered replacement GE part on eBay that is different part number. Only difference is the knob is two pieces instead of one. It worked.
Thank you dude, this saved me lots of money and wasted time going to a dealership, followed your video step by step and got it done within 30 minutes!!
Thank you sincerely for posting this video. It definitely took me a little longer than 15 minutes, but I would have way overpaid to have it fixed if you hadn’t shown how simple it could be and that a repair kit even existed.
Thank you very much for posting this. This same problem happened to my Fiancé's car. When I called the Chevrolet garage in my area, they kept insisting that I had to replace the whole shifter assembly and it was gonna cost around $400. I finally told them to get stuffed and I'll just live with it because that's an insane price to pay to fix a damn button. I knew there was another (more. Pay efficient) way to fix it.
Thanks a lot for this video! I wasn't able to find the part (at the dealership they wanted to change the entire shifter), but following your video I was able to take my broken button out, put it back together with krazy glue, and put it back in. It now works as good as new, but I wouldn't have done it without your detailed instructions. Thanks again!
I did it! I ordered this part at my local Chevy dealer and I got it changed today and it works so fine. I came back just to thank you so so much for making this video. I have nothing but best wishes for you and your family! God bless!!
I am having the same problem with my 2013 Sonic. The shift button started sticking about a month ago and has gotten worse. I did spray some WD-40 in it and it shifted better for a few days. I google gearshift problems, which led me to your video. I have ordered the part and think I will be able to replace it myself with the help of your video. I see that there are many complaints about the gear shifter button sticking, I don't know why GM hasn't created a RECALL to fix this ! It is a dangerous situation when the button sticks and the vehicle is not really in PARK ! Thanks for posting your video.
Just finished doing the replacement except I used GM #42423244. This kit has a black nylon part that incorporates the hinge pin area so that the tab on the chrome button that broke off is replaced with a stronger nylon hinge area. This piece also has a cutout for the spring tab that holds the spring on the arm - a better design than the plastic chrome arm. Exact same process to install. I also used a screwdriver to push the white plastic release button down and greased the area where the white plastic piece slides up and down. Works good as new. Thank you !!
Great real deal video. No BS. I appreciate your video clip and it was a huge help. After years of making this, it's still very useful and appreciated 👍
Thanks! I'll be making a new video in the next couple of weeks when my car hits 200k miles. I'll probably cover everything I've done over the years from modifications to maintenance.
Thanks for the post! :) My button just started to go a few days ago and at 26,000 miles and a local dealership that's already tried to fleece me, I really didn't want to have to haul it into the shop. Granted, I'm no stranger to doing my own repairs (car or otherwise) but this will definitely save me some time, and prevent me from nicking up the trim pieces in the process. :)
Actually under my warranty terms it's 30,000 miles, or 3 years, whichever comes first. It's about five months outside of warranty in my case. The miles are only low because I've been extremely lucky to live pretty close to work.
Great video. I just replaced this successfully in my daughter's Sonic. The new, redesigned replacement part is #42423234 ($13 delivered). GM changed it from the one-piece chrome unit (that broke) to a two-piece unit (plastic lever with chrome button cover). All the rest of the pieces are the same. This detailed video really helped me to get through the process easily. Took about 20 minutes. Thanks Jay Perkinson!
i also repair my car because of this video..thank you and i saw lots of peoples has the same issue with the gear selector button why the coverlet is not doing anything for this???
Niels G. Hi where do you buy the button from? I have same problem in my Chevy 2012 sonic.The button stays in after pressing and I can’t take my key out of my ignition when parking the car. The mechanic says it costs me $350 to get a new shifter.
Amateur tip: The graphite trim piece that fits over the top is easier to take off if you take off the back before the top. Also, GM has revised the design, the new part number is 42423234; I can attest to it fitting the 2012 Sonic, YMMV for later models. The process with the new kit is the same, it just separates the button from the lever and makes the lever from nylon to reduce friction - it makes immediate sense when you see it.
This video is extremely helpful and I went out to the local Chevy dealer to buy the knob kit. It cost me $13.79. Part of the problem I believe is that all the parts (both the old and new knob kit are made of plastic except for the roll pin). The last piece that he put on was the most difficult for me. It was almost like they made it wrong and the little plastic ears didn't want to match up with the slots. I got it on but one of the ears broke off and it looks like there won't be an issue with it coming off. The button kit I bought has a different part number (42423234) however, I have a 2014 Sonic, not a 2012 as shown in the video. I believe that the re-design for the knob kit will solve the sticking issue that I had.
I just tried to fix this but both my spring and the doohickey that holds the pin were broken. Now I can't even put the components back together & I have a road trip in 2days! Argh!
I WAS HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH MY BUTTON STICKING. SO I JUST PUT SOME BODY OIL, JUST A TAD BIT ON MY FINGER TIP, AND WIPED IT ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SILVER BUTTON AND NOW IT SHIFTS SMOOTHLY.
aNJELICA ZAP Or little force. There is no reason to press it hard, but yet it still broke. Poor dedign. I'm guessing that's why they ended up coming out with a repair kit specifically for that.
Question so I got the replacement through a Chevy dealer and the parts where oddly different, the chrome knob was the same but the long part was plastic, but random question I replaced everything how you showed but at the end I just realized that the thin spring I forgot to install cuz it fell on the ground. Should I retake everything off and re install it with the spring?
So I changed it and upon removing everything the spring broke!! 😪 .. the dealer didn’t have it they said .. “after I bought this same part” way better design.. so I had to got to Walmart and get a key ring and make another spring.. and it actually worked.. and it’s stronger thicker metal!!
Stu Pidaso yea I got the same one from this video .. exact part number fully sealed .. there no doubt the trigger is way better .. and the trim breaks no matter how gentle you are .. if it’s not spot on, the tabs will break
Just finished this repair, and I must be the only person in the world who struggled with it. By the time i attempted this repair the metal U shaped spring was so mangled it was not in the correct spot, so I did not understand where the replacement spring went. I still am not really sure how the rubber stopper fit in. I thought I did, but when I went to start the car the button pushes and I can change can gears, but I could not remove the key from the ignition. They only thing that worked was removing the rubber stopper completely. I am really hoping I do not have more trouble down the road.
I have a 2012. However, i'm seeing 2 different part numbers in this post associated with the repair. 95393161 and 42423234. Which one is the correct one?
Hello would this work on a 2012 Chevy Sonic Lt Sedan? Where can I get this part? Thank you my button,went out on me in the middle of the lane, picking my daughter up from school....So embarrassing
This guy put in the same part that broke though, so he will be experiencing the same problem in the future. The same company makes a replacement part that's been modified to keep the button from breaking in the first place. The new design the button attaches to the internal shift button lever which they replaced with tougher plastic, also the wimpy spring that this model uses is no longer needed because the shift spring replaced it, so it doesn't stick because it getting jammed. The chrome button attaches to a black plastic lever. So it pivots at a different angle.
The spring located behind the button is broken in my 2014 sonic. If anyone knows how to get the replacement piece, I would appreciate the help. The dealer I went to told me it would cost $150 just to buy the rest of the shifter assembly to get the part, or to go to a "Pick Your Part" place. I'm hoping there is another way.
Hello good day , this kid is compatible with sonic 2012 and know some form sent to Mexico City . Excellent contribution in Mexico do not sell this kid , and instead will sell the complete , excessive price lever.
I think I can fit this problem with a little grease? the same problem, don't know what the new button will do, and to be honest, in the video, it looks like it sticks a little....sir please tell everyone you fix worked, be honest. it's a friction problem not a button problem right, be honest, my button is fine but yeah it doesn't work right, a dab of grease right? please tell. your video showed a new button doing the same as the old button, a little grease right? please...okay I'm going to make a rebuttal video including a dab of grease on the part that springs upwards...seems to be the problem to me.
Sorry, it didn't look broken when you pulled it out of stick shift. Your video was helpful and thank you for posting it. my stick shift just got a little sticky so I lubed it and it works. Sorry for being a such a dick with my comment on your video, you deserved respect like everyone else who shares videos. I'm truly sorry for my words and poor attitude. Have a great day.
Hi Jay, Thanks for this very clear and detailed video. I currently have this problem on my 2013 Sonic. But I am also looking to replace the whole knob because the rubber your finger is on at 0:05 (just above the button) had worn out almost as if it decomposed already. Is this something I can DIY like in this video? th-cam.com/video/Ic8fuiiogzQ/w-d-xo.html
I get what your trying to do. You really are not helping the problem. As you know i have been fighting tooth and nail with GM for them to recall this problem. I dont want any joe schmow working on a SAFETY MECHANISM for my brand new car. I would love to talk to you in detail about this. You can reach me on my youtube etc, etc. I think it would be best if you removed the video. I know this seems stupid. I do not want people thinking that this is okay to do to your vehicle. The car is unsafe, the MAIN safety mechanism is failing in everyone's vehicle. I do not understand why people are not understanding this. Hope to talk to you in the future. -Justin Yes i do see the people you are helping out, they deserve the right fix. FROM GM. This should be covered, with or without warranty. This will kill people, i have told GM and they have done nothing.
+Jay “Prop Dad” Perkinson I actually started noticing the problem earlier that year. I just hope people are getting the repairs they deserve. This is not okay. I have been fighting this for years....
+Justin Zimmerman (JZIM69) Really? Yes this might be an issue. A recall issue? I doubt it. In case you forgot. That other lever right behind the shifter is the Parking brake.Your secondary safety mechanism. It can be used to secure the car while parked also. You make it sound like the world is ending. This person and the video he took the time to make and post has helped many people. Me included. To suggest he take it down is dumb.
Fixed it! Thank you so much. Chevy wanted to replace entire shifter for $400. I said no thank you, please give me the $15 repair kit that should be free since we all have the privilege of owning your complete piece of junk. 2012 Chevy Sonic LS By the way the new kit has the spring and small little pin included.
Wow!! The way you showed the steps in the video helped me so much. I’m a woman and thought I would never been able to change it myself because I’m not a mechanic; I did it in less that 30 minutes. Thanks a lot!
The dealer was gonna charge me $470 for fixing that button. With the help of this video I fixed it with a $12 kit. Thank you very much for posting!
Amber Cai glad it helped.
THANKS for doing this video! Just fixed my shift button on a 2012 Sonic today in 20 minutes for $18 bucks w/shipping. Dealership argued that I needed an entire new shift lever plus labor to install it, ridiculous! Thanks again!
So frustrating that they themselves don't know about this after all these years. Glad it helped!
Ordered the kit from Amazon, better replacement parts than what you show. The main piece is hard black plastic instead of the brittle silver one. The button is separate and pops on. The pin was a bit difficult but finally got it. Simple and quick to put together. I'm an older lady and this was a breeze. Thank you for your video, it was very helpful! Price was $10.00 😊
Nice! When I did this, GM was the only option. Glad to see there are other ones now.
The dealership wanted $300 for the whole job, they said that they needed remove the whole thing. We paid $10.45 for the parts, GM 95393161.
If it takes the service person 30 minutes to do the job, that would be a $580 per hour labor charge.
When removing the old parts, sometimes one side would come out first and not the other side first. I thought about spraying a little WD 40 prior to replacement, but I did not when I noticed a more greasy appearance on the moving parts. So I used some dry graphite to lubricate the moving parts.
Thanks Jay for the informative video.
+John Bushouse Glad I could help. Probably best you used the graphite lube instead of WD-40 because of the plastics.
John Bushouse
Thanks! I am from Argentina. They wanted to charge me USD 2,000 to replace the complete gear shift. I used your great video and bought the part in the US for USD 14. The I replaced It using your guide. Thanks again!
Awesome!
This cheap plastic button was holding my keys hostage. The stealership's approach to fixing this problem (replace the entire shifter assembly + labor) is why I will never buy another Chevrolet. Thanks for this helpful video, problem solved!
Hi there, I really appreciate it for posting this video. When it comes to be repaired in car repair shop, it is needed to be replaced with assembly. Surely the cost is above 300 USD and it's not economical. But with this video, I can fix it by myself and it could save cost. Thanks from Korea.
The kit was apparently updated from yours, but the concept was the same. The video was a great help. Thanks for posting.
Very helpful. Thank you. Kit cost me $13 and your instructions were clear. The pin part was a bit hard for me to pull out and push in, but your visual was nice.
Do you have the link for the repair kit?
Thank you so much! Getting that last piece over the shifter buttons and around to the other side was NOT easy!
Only additional tips: lay a towel around the shifter in case you drop the tiny pin trying to get it in. I dropped mine and it went INSIDE the shifter. I just reused the old one.
Many thanks for the video! It guided me in just what to do . I ordered replacement GE part on eBay that is different part number. Only difference is the knob is two pieces instead of one. It worked.
Thank you dude, this saved me lots of money and wasted time going to a dealership, followed your video step by step and got it done within 30 minutes!!
Awesome! Glad to hear it!
Thanks man, saved me $350 & an hour at the dealership 👍
Thank you sincerely for posting this video. It definitely took me a little longer than 15 minutes, but I would have way overpaid to have it fixed if you hadn’t shown how simple it could be and that a repair kit even existed.
Thank you very much for posting this. This same problem happened to my Fiancé's car. When I called the Chevrolet garage in my area, they kept insisting that I had to replace the whole shifter assembly and it was gonna cost around $400. I finally told them to get stuffed and I'll just live with it because that's an insane price to pay to fix a damn button.
I knew there was another (more. Pay efficient) way to fix it.
Thanks, man! I would have never managed to replace the broken button without this video.
Got a 2012 Sonic. Same issue. Button is sticking, gonna get the kit and do what you showed bruv, your a good man!!
Thanks a lot for this video! I wasn't able to find the part (at the dealership they wanted to change the entire shifter), but following your video I was able to take my broken button out, put it back together with krazy glue, and put it back in. It now works as good as new, but I wouldn't have done it without your detailed instructions. Thanks again!
Great video! Very good method of showing your trial and error.
Thanks for this video. It really helped my wife and I fix the gear shift button. Hopefully it is fixed for good.
I did it! I ordered this part at my local Chevy dealer and I got it changed today and it works so fine. I came back just to thank you so so much for making this video. I have nothing but best wishes for you and your family! God bless!!
Keeron Shakya just glad that this helps people.
Thank you so much! They quoted me $400 to fix this. Life saver!
I am having the same problem with my 2013 Sonic. The shift button started sticking about a month ago and has gotten worse. I did spray some WD-40 in it and it shifted better for a few days. I google gearshift problems, which led me to your video. I have ordered the part and think I will be able to replace it myself with the help of your video. I see that there are many complaints about the gear shifter button sticking, I don't know why GM hasn't created a RECALL to fix this ! It is a dangerous situation when the button sticks and the vehicle is not really in PARK ! Thanks for posting your video.
Susan Brown did you buy the same parts of the video. .I am having the same problem with mine
Just finished doing the replacement except I used GM #42423244. This kit has a black nylon part that incorporates the hinge pin area so that the tab on the chrome button that broke off is replaced with a stronger nylon hinge area. This piece also has a cutout for the spring tab that holds the spring on the arm - a better design than the plastic chrome arm. Exact same process to install. I also used a screwdriver to push the white plastic release button down and greased the area where the white plastic piece slides up and down. Works good as new. Thank you !!
Thanks! The biggest problem I had was putting the rap around piece on the button. Lol. Great video!
Great real deal video. No BS. I appreciate your video clip and it was a huge help. After years of making this, it's still very useful and appreciated 👍
Thanks! I'll be making a new video in the next couple of weeks when my car hits 200k miles. I'll probably cover everything I've done over the years from modifications to maintenance.
thank u the dealer said it would be 300 dollars as if they had to do hella work... took 25 minutes and works fine thank you
Thanks for positing this. The hardest step for me was putting the trim that goes over the sides, otherwise it was easy.
instablaster
Thanks for the post! :) My button just started to go a few days ago and at 26,000 miles and a local dealership that's already tried to fleece me, I really didn't want to have to haul it into the shop.
Granted, I'm no stranger to doing my own repairs (car or otherwise) but this will definitely save me some time, and prevent me from nicking up the trim pieces in the process. :)
That's a shame. With that many miles, it's definitely still under warranty.
Actually under my warranty terms it's 30,000 miles, or 3 years, whichever comes first. It's about five months outside of warranty in my case. The miles are only low because I've been extremely lucky to live pretty close to work.
Ahh. Got ya.
Great video. I just replaced this successfully in my daughter's Sonic. The new, redesigned replacement part is #42423234 ($13 delivered). GM changed it from the one-piece chrome unit (that broke) to a two-piece unit (plastic lever with chrome button cover). All the rest of the pieces are the same. This detailed video really helped me to get through the process easily. Took about 20 minutes. Thanks Jay Perkinson!
positivechange what model year is your daughters sonic?
Thanks for the awesome video! cost me 21$ in parts and 5 minutes of my time (instead of 350$++).
Thanks for the help!! Saved me $375!!
This was super helpful for me to be able to fix myself. My pieces were a bit different but the process was the same. Thanks!
Thank you! You're such a life saver!
Samantha Ann Sam looking like a snack 😍😍😍
really helped
Glad to hear it.
i also repair my car because of this video..thank you and i saw lots of peoples has the same issue with the gear selector button why the coverlet is not doing anything for this???
Thanks. Saved me a lot of time and money.
Did it and it worked great. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the video I just changed my button, on my 2012 chevy sonic 1.8L
Niels G. Hi where do you buy the button from? I have same problem in my Chevy 2012 sonic.The button stays in after pressing and I can’t take my key out of my ignition when parking the car. The mechanic says it costs me $350 to get a new shifter.
Keeron Shakya Amazan prime it cost like 15 to 20 USD
Thank you! I broke a button a couple of years ago - gotta replace it someday
Thanks man. Lol. I am totally gonna do this myself.
2014, and the fucking button broke in two, horizontally.
Super helpful video, made the repair easy.
Glad it helped!
Amateur tip: The graphite trim piece that fits over the top is easier to take off if you take off the back before the top. Also, GM has revised the design, the new part number is 42423234; I can attest to it fitting the 2012 Sonic, YMMV for later models. The process with the new kit is the same, it just separates the button from the lever and makes the lever from nylon to reduce friction - it makes immediate sense when you see it.
This video is extremely helpful and I went out to the local Chevy dealer to buy the knob kit. It cost me $13.79. Part of the problem I believe is that all the parts (both the old and new knob kit are made of plastic except for the roll pin). The last piece that he put on was the most difficult for me. It was almost like they made it wrong and the little plastic ears didn't want to match up with the slots. I got it on but one of the ears broke off and it looks like there won't be an issue with it coming off. The button kit I bought has a different part number (42423234) however, I have a 2014 Sonic, not a 2012 as shown in the video. I believe that the re-design for the knob kit will solve the sticking issue that I had.
42423234
How did u keep it from sticking In park mine still doing it
Not sure why you are still having a problem. Using the kit fixed it for me.
Thanks for the awesome video!!!
I just tried to fix this but both my spring and the doohickey that holds the pin were broken. Now I can't even put the components back together & I have a road trip in 2days! Argh!
That was a great demonstration I'm ordering the parts to do mine THANKS
Would it be the same piece for a 2014 Sonic?
Thanks a am from Republic of Ingushetia
I WAS HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH MY BUTTON STICKING. SO I JUST PUT SOME BODY OIL, JUST A TAD BIT ON MY FINGER TIP, AND WIPED IT ACROSS THE TOP OF THE SILVER BUTTON AND NOW IT SHIFTS SMOOTHLY.
aNJELICA ZAP That's good, but that will do nothing if the button is broken in half like mine was.
Jay Perkinson of course not l0l. pressing or forcing the button with a lot of resistance would def . break ur button.
aNJELICA ZAP Or little force. There is no reason to press it hard, but yet it still broke. Poor dedign. I'm guessing that's why they ended up coming out with a repair kit specifically for that.
Sir. Does the kit come with a new spring?.. mine broke along with the button.
I'm sorry but this was a few years ago. I forget.
How much was the part at the gm parts place. If you don’t mind me asking .
I think it was $15? It's been several years.
Hello sir I have one question in sonic not showing P and not starting sometime starts only can you send me answer sir
Someone help the spring fell out it was lose inside. How does it go in?
Question so I got the replacement through a Chevy dealer and the parts where oddly different, the chrome knob was the same but the long part was plastic, but random question I replaced everything how you showed but at the end I just realized that the thin spring I forgot to install cuz it fell on the ground. Should I retake everything off and re install it with the spring?
I'm not a professional but even if it worked okay, I would still take it back apart and fix it. It must be there for a reason.
So I changed it and upon removing everything the spring broke!! 😪 .. the dealer didn’t have it they said .. “after I bought this same part” way better design.. so I had to got to Walmart and get a key ring and make another spring.. and it actually worked.. and it’s stronger thicker metal!!
Interesting. The kit that I bought came with the spring to replace. I think the kit number has since changed in the new and may not included then.
Stu Pidaso yea I got the same one from this video .. exact part number fully sealed .. there no doubt the trigger is way better .. and the trim breaks no matter how gentle you are .. if it’s not spot on, the tabs will break
Stu Pidaso thanks again with out this video I would have probably broke more stuff
Just finished this repair, and I must be the only person in the world who struggled with it. By the time i attempted this repair the metal U shaped spring was so mangled it was not in the correct spot, so I did not understand where the replacement spring went. I still am not really sure how the rubber stopper fit in. I thought I did, but when I went to start the car the button pushes and I can change can gears, but I could not remove the key from the ignition. They only thing that worked was removing the rubber stopper completely. I am really hoping I do not have more trouble down the road.
i need the spring. its snap with the button. does anyone knows where i can buy that with the package?
Jay Perkinson could you please let me know where you purchased the part. I can't seem to find it. Please and thank you!
From my local Chevrolet dealership in Indianapolis Indiana.
thanks budy, u save me 500 bucks.
+stormragez No problem. Exactly why I posted it! :)
Perfect thanks!
trying to find out how to replace a 2012 drivers side rear view manual mirror. Any one know how?
Hi
Thank you for the video. Is this for Chevrolet Sonic 2012 LS? I am having same problem.
Keeron Shakya LS and LT are just different trim levels. I'm sure it is the same for both.
What if the spring is broken?
A.b. Brittain If I remember correctly, there was a replacement spring in the kit. I could be wrong though.
Where did you buy this part ???
Anwar Muhammad My local Chevrolet dealer.
Which year is your car?
where do I buy the button from? I will appreciate if you provide the link ? Thanks
Keeron Shakya My car is a 2012. I drove to my local Chevrolet dealer and bought the part.
I have a 2012. However, i'm seeing 2 different part numbers in this post associated with the repair. 95393161 and 42423234. Which one is the correct one?
Jacob Olayvar I am also in the same situation. Did you find out which one was the correct one?
Hello would this work on a 2012 Chevy Sonic Lt Sedan? Where can I get this part? Thank you my button,went out on me in the middle of the lane, picking my daughter up from school....So embarrassing
This video is a 2012 Sonic. Part can be found at service department of any GM dealership.
Very nice video.
Thank you so much
Will this work for a 2016 sonic?
Pedro Tello I have no idea. Mine is a 2012.
Can somebody post a link to where I can buy this part please ?
Your local Chevrolet dealer.
This guy put in the same part that broke though, so he will be experiencing the same problem in the future. The same company makes a replacement part that's been modified to keep the button from breaking in the first place. The new design the button attaches to the internal shift button lever which they replaced with tougher plastic, also the wimpy spring that this model uses is no longer needed because the shift spring replaced it, so it doesn't stick because it getting jammed. The chrome button attaches to a black plastic lever. So it pivots at a different angle.
shanerm927 That may be, but I've had no problems with it since.
The spring located behind the button is broken in my 2014 sonic. If anyone knows how to get the replacement piece, I would appreciate the help. The dealer I went to told me it would cost $150 just to buy the rest of the shifter assembly to get the part, or to go to a "Pick Your Part" place. I'm hoping there is another way.
D Huston If it's the same spring that's in the kit then I would suggest spending the $15.
Yours came with a spring for sure? Others in here are saying theirs didn’t
Can you use it for a 2013 chev sonic as well
Gabby Lopez I would guess so.
called dealership charging me way to much for the whole thing plus 109 just to view the problem
I ordered from eBay
$13.00
thank you susan:) I'll look it up I really appreciate it...
my 2012 sonic LT got stuck on me literally got stuck on me a hour ago & no luck getting the button unstuck
is it still stuck?
Many thanks!
Omg! I fixed it!!
Hello good day , this kid is compatible with sonic 2012 and know some form sent to Mexico City .
Excellent contribution in Mexico do not sell this kid , and instead will sell the complete , excessive price lever.
I couldn't find it on eBay by any chance you have the link? Please help me out and thank you very much @jay perkinson
Go to GM.
Bought it from GM for $17.00
+wesmack thank you man you were very helpful
+Cesar Morales no problem
So helpful!! An automotive illiterate women just fixed this problem
Glad to see people still finding this useful. Still driving mine with over 220,000 miles on it now.
add some grease or lubricant to the moving parts inside it will fix it.
hani hakmi please explain how grease can fix broken plastic.
Thanks
My chrome piece cracked at the bottom. works good now. Chevy wants $350.00 to fix it.
You're not very coordinated or prepared, its a really simple repair that you complicated
I think I can fit this problem with a little grease? the same problem, don't know what the new button will do, and to be honest, in the video, it looks like it sticks a little....sir please tell everyone you fix worked, be honest. it's a friction problem not a button problem right, be honest, my button is fine but yeah it doesn't work right, a dab of grease right? please tell. your video showed a new button doing the same as the old button, a little grease right? please...okay I'm going to make a rebuttal video including a dab of grease on the part that springs upwards...seems to be the problem to me.
RUFilming the button was broken in half. I'm not sure grease would fix that. Yes, it still works.
Sorry, it didn't look broken when you pulled it out of stick shift. Your video was helpful and thank you for posting it.
my stick shift just got a little sticky so I lubed it and it works. Sorry for being a such a dick with my comment on your video, you deserved respect like everyone else who shares videos. I'm truly sorry for my words and poor attitude. Have a great day.
Dealer said I had to change out the whole shifter assembly for $400 over this 5-cent piece of plastic.
Yeah, that's ridiculous being that the dealer is the one that sells that part.
Hi Jay,
Thanks for this very clear and detailed video. I currently have this problem on my 2013 Sonic. But I am also looking to replace the whole knob because the rubber your finger is on at 0:05 (just above the button) had worn out almost as if it decomposed already. Is this something I can DIY like in this video?
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Sorry, I honestly couldn't tell you. :/
Word.
I get what your trying to do. You really are not helping the problem. As you know i have been fighting tooth and nail with GM for them to recall this problem. I dont want any joe schmow working on a SAFETY MECHANISM for my brand new car. I would love to talk to you in detail about this. You can reach me on my youtube etc, etc. I think it would be best if you removed the video. I know this seems stupid. I do not want people thinking that this is okay to do to your vehicle. The car is unsafe, the MAIN safety mechanism is failing in everyone's vehicle. I do not understand why people are not understanding this. Hope to talk to you in the future.
-Justin
Yes i do see the people you are helping out, they deserve the right fix. FROM GM. This should be covered, with or without warranty. This will kill people, i have told GM and they have done nothing.
+Justin Zimmerman (JZIM69) Filed a complaint with the NHTSA Nov 2014. 10653391
+Jay “Prop Dad” Perkinson I actually started noticing the problem earlier that year. I just hope people are getting the repairs they deserve. This is not okay. I have been fighting this for years....
+Justin Zimmerman (JZIM69) Really? Yes this might be an issue. A recall issue? I doubt it. In case you forgot. That other lever right behind the shifter is the Parking brake.Your secondary safety mechanism. It can be used to secure the car while parked also. You make it sound like the world is ending. This person and the video he took the time to make and post has helped many people. Me included. To suggest he take it down is dumb.
2 things though Bill Harmon. You cannot remove your key, car can get stolen AND the car can be thrown into reverse while driving.
Your right about both of those items. I used this video to fix my sonic today. He just makes it sound like the world is ending.
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