2018 Chevrolet Sonic: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
14
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
0
Injuries
0.0
Severity index
Severity index 0.0 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 35.7% |
| ENGINE | 4 | 28.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 14.3% |
| SEATS | 2 | 14.3% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 14.3% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 7.1% |
| GASOLINE | 1 | 7.1% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 7.1% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 5 of 14 complaints (35.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V342000 | 27/05/2018 | SEATS | 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. |
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.