2018 Chevrolet Sonic recalls and problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic has 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Pictured: a 2017 model; the 2018 may differ in details. Photo: 2017 Chevrolet Sonic by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2018 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 Sonic model years — 7th most.

1recalls

15complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

28,000median miles

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

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Seats

May 27, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V342000 · 71 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other2

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

Complaints by year filed

2018 vs. other Chevrolet Sonic years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic, the latest from May 27, 2018 (seats). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (6), engine (4), fuel system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.