Worst 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
SEATS
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 48,317 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 21,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2018 Chevrolet Sonic
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~71 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
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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