2014 Chevrolet Sonic air bags problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"off" remains illuminated on my passenger airbag light whether or not someone is sitting in the passenger seat. It's actually somewhat rare to see "on" illuminated. There was a recall on this model for airbag issues but my vehicle specifically was not recalled. My vehicle was recalled for catalytic…”
filed Jun 24, 2024
“Passenger airbag not active even though an average sized (160 pound) adult is sitting there.This is very very dangerous.Apparently a pressure sensitive monitor in the passenger seat is not working correctly.I have read many many complaints about this on the Chevrolet Sonic on this website.This…”
filed Feb 28, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe…Campaign 14V543000 · Sep 9, 2014
Air Bags problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 Sonic | 8 | 17% |
| 2015 Sonic | 27 | 24% |
| 2013 Sonic | 25 | 12% |
| 2012 Sonic | 34 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.