Chevrolet Sonic problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Chevrolet Sonic model year, from official NHTSA data.
920
NHTSA complaints
16
recall campaigns
8,194
service bulletins (TSBs)
2
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 10 | 0 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Sonic | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic | 14 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Sonic | 37 | 0 | 962 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 48 | 2 | 1,083 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 114 | 3 | 1,331 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 150 | 4 | 1,506 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 217 | 6 | 1,724 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 354 | 7 | 1,588 |
Common problems
- Chevrolet Sonic engine problems231
- Chevrolet Sonic power train problems228
- Chevrolet Sonic electrical system problems214
- Chevrolet Sonic air bags problems124
- Chevrolet Sonic fuel/propulsion system problems65
- Chevrolet Sonic steering problems52
- Chevrolet Sonic service brakes problems39
- Chevrolet Sonic electronic stability control (esc) problems39
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · opened Sep 17, 2021 · open
- Air Bag Non-deploymentRQ13002 · opened May 31, 2013 · closed Jul 9, 2014