2012 Chevrolet Sonic problems by component
353 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 154 | 44% | 50,000 mi |
| Engine → | 82 | 23% | 50,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 59 | 17% | 40,120 mi |
| Air Bags → | 34 | 10% | 53,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 19 | 5% | 13,386 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 16 | 5% | 47,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 16 | 5% | 47,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 4% | 37,000 mi |
| Steering → | 14 | 4% | 26,000 mi |
| Structure → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Visibility/wiper → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.