2017 Chevrolet Sonic: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
37
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
167.6
Severity index
Severity index 167.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 19 | 51.4% |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 16.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 13.5% |
| STEERING | 4 | 10.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | 10.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 10.8% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | 10.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | 8.1% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 19 of 37 complaints (51.4%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.