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Chevrolet Sonic: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows37
model years2012–2017 (6)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
chevrolet.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2017sonic-2017-coolant-leak-overheatingCoolant leak causes engine overheatingENGINE62020-08 → 2026-04372026-08-30
2017sonic-2017-brake-intermittent-failureBrakes intermittently fail to stop vehicleSERVICE BRAKES22017-12 → 2018-08372026-08-30
2017sonic-2017-engine-stall-loss-of-powerEngine stalls or loses power while drivingENGINE82019-08 → 2026-02372026-08-30
2017sonic-2017-power-steering-lockupPower steering locks up with engine shutoffSTEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE42019-11 → 2024-07372026-08-30
2017sonic-2017-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags fail to deploy in crashAIR BAGS32018-07 → 2022-07372026-08-30
2016sonic-2016-electrical-infotainment-malfunctionsInfotainment and electrical system malfunctionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM72019-02 → 2026-01482026-08-29
2016sonic-2016-steering-suspensionSteering wander and suspension noiseSTEERING32016-07 → 2025-08482026-08-29
2016sonic-2016-engine-stall-loss-of-powerEngine stalls without warning while drivingENGINE122018-11 → 2024-06482026-08-29
2016sonic-2016-overheating-head-gasketEngine overheating and head gasket failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE42018-10 → 2026-02482026-08-29
2016sonic-2016-air-bag-warning-non-deploymentAir bag warning light and non-deploymentAIR BAGS62018-03 → 2020-10482026-08-29
2016sonic-2016-unintended-acceleration-brake-failureUnintended acceleration and brake failureSERVICE BRAKES32017-12 → 2021-12482026-08-29
2015sonic-2015-shifter-button-stuckGear shift push-button stickingPOWER TRAIN92016-06 → 2022-071142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-catalytic-converterCatalytic converter failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING52019-11 → 2025-021142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-tcm-clutch-failureTransmission control module and clutch failurePOWER TRAIN42019-10 → 2024-091142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-airbag-no-deployFront airbags failed to deploy in crashAIR BAGS102015-04 → 2023-041142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-electrical-stall-lockDoor locks cycle and engine stalls while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE112016-06 → 2023-091142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-coolant-leak-overheatCoolant leak and engine overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING82018-04 → 2023-061142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-airbag-occupant-sensorPassenger airbag occupant sensor malfunctionAIR BAGS72019-04 → 2026-051142026-08-26
2015sonic-2015-airbag-sdm-faultAirbag warning light from SDM module faultAIR BAGS72015-03 → 2023-061142026-08-26
2014sonic-2014-gear-shifter-button-stuckGear shifter button sticking and key-lock failurePOWER TRAIN232016-09 → 2022-041492026-09-07
2014sonic-2014-coolant-leak-overheatingCoolant leak and engine overheatingENGINE132016-11 → 2026-021492026-09-07
2014sonic-2014-electrical-stall-shutdownElectrical system stall and power shutdown while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM152014-06 → 2024-061492026-09-07
2014sonic-2014-airbag-onoff-indicatorPassenger airbag on/off indicator malfunctionAIR BAGS112016-04 → 2024-061492026-09-07
2014sonic-2014-airbag-nondeployment-crashAirbag non-deployment in a crashAIR BAGS62016-06 → 2021-071492026-09-07
2014sonic-2014-power-steering-lossPower steering loss while drivingSTEERING72015-02 → 2026-041492026-09-07
2014sonic-2014-seatbelt-pretensioner-cableSeat belt pretensioner cable failureSEAT BELTS22018-07 → 2024-071492026-09-07
2013sonic-2013-shifter-key-stuckGear shifter button and ignition key stickingPOWER TRAIN312015-01 → 2025-032172026-09-07
2013sonic-2013-coolant-leak-overheatWater pump and thermostat coolant leaksENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING152015-02 → 2026-012172026-09-07
2013sonic-2013-air-intake-hose-crackAir intake hose cracking with rough idleENGINE92015-05 → 2023-102172026-09-07
2013sonic-2013-electrical-malfunctionElectrical malfunctions in radio and instrument panelELECTRICAL SYSTEM122014-09 → 2022-112172026-09-07
2013sonic-2013-airbag-non-deploymentAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS142014-06 → 2025-042172026-09-07
2013sonic-2013-passenger-airbag-sensorPassenger seat air bag occupant sensor failureAIR BAGS72015-02 → 2019-062172026-09-07
2012sonic-2012-transmission-failureTransmission failure to shift or engage gearPOWER TRAIN632015-11 → 2026-023532026-08-19
2012sonic-2012-shift-button-stuckAutomatic shift lever button stickingPOWER TRAIN282015-10 → 2019-103532026-08-19
2012sonic-2012-cooling-system-leakEngine cooling system coolant leakENGINE142015-10 → 2024-113532026-08-19
2012sonic-2012-electrical-stall-crankElectrical system self-crank and stallELECTRICAL SYSTEM142015-10 → 2023-083532026-08-19
2012sonic-2012-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag deployment failure during crashAIR BAGS102017-01 → 2023-053532026-08-19

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Chevrolet Sonic [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/sonic
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_chevrolet_sonic_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Chevrolet Sonic},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/chevrolet/sonic}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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