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Chevrolet Sonic recalls by year

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

16 recalls found for the Chevrolet Sonic in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 953 owner complaints. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2020 Chevrolet Sonic010
2019 Chevrolet Sonic08
2018 Chevrolet Sonic114
2017 Chevrolet Sonic037
2016 Chevrolet Sonic248
2015 Chevrolet Sonic3114
2014 Chevrolet Sonic4150
2013 Chevrolet Sonic6217
2012 Chevrolet Sonic7354
2011 Chevrolet Sonic01

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Newest Chevrolet Sonic recalls

  • Jul 27, 202323V516000Air bags767 vehicles
    Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Sonic and 2 more models

    The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

  • May 27, 201818V342000Seats71 vehicles
    2018 Chevrolet Sonic

    A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.

  • Jun 10, 201616V422000Electrical system, equipment18,780 vehicles
    Chevrolet Spark, Sonic and 1 more model

    The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition.

  • Apr 28, 201616V257000Electrical system, equipment317,572 vehicles
    Chevrolet Sonic, Trax and 1 more model

    The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer…

  • Jun 30, 201515V416000Equipment45,785 vehicles
    Chevrolet Spark and Sonic

    In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease.

  • Sep 9, 201414V543000Air bags304 vehicles
    2014 Chevrolet Sonic

    Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage…

  • Jul 2, 201414V417000Equipment2,990 vehicles
    Chevrolet Sonic, Chevrolet Cruze and 2 more models

    In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

  • Jun 12, 201414V315000Power train21,567 vehicles
    2012 Chevrolet Sonic

    In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.

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