Worst 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIR BAGS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 13 | — | — | 62,822 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 41,202 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5 | — | 43,857 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | 1 | — | 27,450 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | 77,667 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 36,299 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 74,485 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | 1 | — | 28,624 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 1 | 38,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 41,424 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 75,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 30,008 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~672,704 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
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. 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 to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
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. 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 to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
Other Chevrolet Sonic Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Sonic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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