2014 Chevrolet Sonic electrical system problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A new EverStart Maxx lead-acid battery (Group Size H5/47, 12V, 650 CCA) was bought at Walmart on 07/14/2026 and installed the same day in a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. It was installed correctly: correct polarity, both terminals tight and free of corrosion, hold-down secured. The car ran normally for…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“Vehicle keeps throwing error code P2138 there is a current known issue that GM is aware of see notice 070604019F. Water gets in the electrical connections of sensors and is an issue as it causes check engine light and can decrease power of the acceleration of the vehicle which is a safety hazard…”
filed Oct 15, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after…Campaign 16V257000 · Apr 28, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 Sonic | 11 | 23% |
| 2015 Sonic | 34 | 30% |
| 2013 Sonic | 56 | 26% |
| 2012 Sonic | 59 | 17% |
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.