Complaints
57
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Chevrolet Sonic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:56,892 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#26 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:51,300 mi
Crash-related:6
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:6,840 mi
Crash-related:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 18 | 1 | 1 | 56,892 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 6 | — | 51,300 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | 6,840 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 35,198 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 1 | — | 11,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 3,493 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 19,298 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 23,900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 10 mi |
ENGINE
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,892
AIR BAGS
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,300
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,840
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,198
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,100
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,493
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,298
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,900
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
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