2020 Chevrolet Sonic
Only 10 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 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2020: 10 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 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
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Manufacturers owners manual instructions may lead to transmission / electrical failures which may cause an accident when traveling.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-26
Also filed under Power train
2020 Chevrolet Sonic. Consumer writes in regards to defective keyless ignition. *ld the consumer stated the it was possible to turn off the keyless entry without first putting the vehicle in park.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-02-11
Power train
3 of 10 total reports mention: power train.
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1st occurence at approximately 37k miles on Vehicle has issue based on climate temperature sensor triggers a computer code 84 vehicle goes into limp mode to prevent engine failure however, this happens instantly no time to react and more than one...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-09
Also filed under Engine
Engine
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
Steering
1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.
Seats
1 of 10 total reports mentions: seats.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Chevrolet Sonic — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 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.