2017 Chevrolet Sonic Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.

20162018
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 Problems

Avg mileage:56,892 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#26 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:51,300 mi
Crash-related:6
#35 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:6,840 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.

Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,892
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,300
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,840
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2017 Chevrolet Sonic — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic has 57 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 18 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 56,892 mi); Airbags (6 complaints, avg 51,300 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 6,840 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 47,105 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic include 10 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Sonic reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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