Chevy Sonic Error Code 82 – Meaning and Fix

One of the things that will always scare a driver when it comes up is an error code message coming up on their dashboard. In the Chevy Sonic, error code 82 is one of the more common messages that will come up. This is more common in the 2012 and 2013 models of the Chevy Sonic.

Error code 82 means that you need to change the oil soon and that the oil only has 5% of its life left. Failure to change your oil can lead to serious engine problems. Many times, you will see the error code message when the oil shop fails to reset the oil life meter.

The easiest way to fix this error code reading is to get your oil changed. Every shop which does oil changes should also reset the code. If you want to do it yourself see this video for how to change the oil on the Chevy Sonic.

Resetting Code 82 on the Chevy Sonic

If you do the oil yourself or if the shop fails to reset the code, resetting the code is easy. Here are the steps you will need to follow to reset the code:

1. Turn the key to the on position
2. Using the Menu button toggle it until you get to Oil Life
3. It will they say Reset
4. Press the Set/CLR button until the oil life changes to 100%

Here is a video on how to reset error code 82 on a Chevy Sonic.

Important Reminders

The purpose of code 82 is to inform you that your oil needs to be changed. Failure to change your oil can lead to catastrophic damage to your car’s engine. Once you change your oil, resetting the engine code is easy.

If you run into any issues, it’s a good idea to make an appointment with a local repair shop or with the manufacturer’s local maintenance department. Good luck!

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