NHTSA Safety Recalls
Chevrolet Sonic Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2012 to 2018, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2012–2018) the Chevrolet Sonic has 23 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2012 with 7; the cleanest is 2018 with 1.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 23
- Worst year
- 2012
- Cleanest year
- 2018
2012–2018
7 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic | 1 | |
| 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2 | |
| 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 3 | |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 4 | |
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 6 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 7 |
What gets recalled most on the Chevrolet Sonic
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.5
- AIR BAGS4
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING2
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
- SEATS1
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.