2019 Chevrolet Sonic
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 217 |
| 2014 | 150 |
| 2015 | 114 |
| 2016 | 48 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 8 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
cooling ISSUES - the WATER PUMPLE , cooling TANK . the WHOLE COOLING . my CARE HAS BEEN SHOP 5 TIMES AT JBA for cooling system
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-05
Engine
2 of 8 total reports mention: engine.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing turbo/supercharger.
Electrical system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2019 Chevrolet Sonic — pre-purchase inspection
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- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.