2014 Chevrolet Sonic

◆ Worse than typical

2014 Chevrolet Sonic
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:00:03.377Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2014: 149 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2011	1
2012	353
2013	217
2014	149
2015	114
2016	48
2017	37
2018	14
2019	8
2020	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32%

32% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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The car is completely shutting off all power while driving. The doors will start locking and unlocking and the no power at all. I have taken it to multiple mechanic and it reads no codes. It has done this to me on the Highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240615

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 38 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

AIR BAGS 15%

15% of complaints: air bags — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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WENT TO PASS AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER ON AN INTERSTATE AND AS I ACCELLERATED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL, WHEN I RAN OVER A BUMPY PART IN THE ROAD DUE TO A BRIDGE THAT FELL , I LOST ALL STABILITY CONTROL AND CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180321

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A VAN DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180216

"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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240624

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 15 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20131107 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap b

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-52

Campaign 13V464000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2014 — complaint volume: 149

R 20140829 — equipment

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014.

Campaign 14V417000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141021 — air bags

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the IP harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.

Campaign 14V543000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160526 — electrical system, equipment

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.

Campaign 16V257000 — check if this car was fixed