Chevrolet SONIC — All Years
Reliability and problems by year based on NHTSA complaint data.
Best Years to Buy
| Year | Complaints | Top Issue | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 | 2020 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS T... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2019 | 10 | There is no temperature indicator and the car over... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2018 | 23 | MY 2018 CHEVROLET SONIC RADIO SCREEN WENT BLACK WI... | Excellent Reliability |
| 2017 | 59 | CAME TO A STOP AT A CONTROLLED SIGNAL LIGHT AND MY... | Average |
| 2016 | 69 | 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS ... | Average |
| 2015 | 171 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE C... | Below Average |
| 2014 | 230 | DRIVING IN 70MPH TRAFFIC, MY WIFE JOSTLED THE KEY ... | Avoid This Year |
| 2013 | 322 | THIS CONDITION HAPPENS DURING FIRST DRIVE OF THE D... | Avoid This Year |
| 2012 | 519 | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC LS. TH... | Avoid This Year |