2017 Chevrolet Sonic recalls and problems

The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic has 0 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2017 Chevrolet Sonic
Photo: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2017 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 10 Sonic model years — 6th most.

0recalls
37complaints
6crashes
1fires
4injuries
42,800median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2016: 1 complaints20162017: 2 complaints20172018: 6 complaints20182019: 4 complaints20192020: 7 complaints202072021: 1 complaints20212022: 3 complaints20222023: 4 complaints20232024: 4 complaints20242025: 3 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

2017 vs. other Chevrolet Sonic years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (19), air bags (6), electrical system (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.