2012 Chevrolet Sonic structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2012 Chevy Sonic with 65k miles on it from Carvibe LLC earlier this month. When I took it into Firestone for a full inspection, they found that the car has severe rusting to the mechanical parts along with the body of the vehicle - the entire structure of the vehicle is compromised…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“I noticed the driver's door was not closing completely. Upon inspection I saw the door latch post that is screwed onto the body was loose. This is a safety issue if the door does not stay closed during driving and also a body integrity issue should water enter the vehicle through the door.”
filed Oct 18, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 Sonic | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 Sonic | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonic | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Sonic | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.