2016 Chevrolet Sonic Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic.

20152017
Complaints
69
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2016 Chevrolet Sonic Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:62,822 mi
#29 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:41,202 mi
#38 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:43,857 mi
Crash-related:5
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic.

ENGINE
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,822
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,202
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
43,857
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,450
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
77,667
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,299
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,485
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
28,624
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
38,000
SEATS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
28,500
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,424
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,200
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,008
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
WHEELS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
10,000

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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~672,704 vehicles.

16V422000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~18,780 affected

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."

16V422000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
~18,780 affected

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."

16V257000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
~317,572 affected

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."

16V257000EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
~317,572 affected

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."

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