2012 Chevrolet Sonic safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
27
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
7
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 17 report injuries (18 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles were involved in 41 fatal crashes with 32 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskIn cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become… · Jul 2, 2014
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture · Jun 12, 2014
- Crash riskDriver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact… · Jun 6, 2014
- Crash riskDriver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact… · Jan 24, 2013
- Crash riskDriver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact… · Oct 31, 2012
- Crash riskThese vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No · Aug 20, 2012
- Crash riskService Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 28, 2011