Chevrolet Sonic

2016–2020 only

165 classified complaints 3 recalls

2016–2020 Chevrolet Sonic models have 165 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is engine — cooling_system, typically surfacing around 68,280 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2016–2020 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Sonic report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2011–2015

2016–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2016–2020 only

engine — cooling_system n=21

Median onset: 68,280 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=20

Median onset: 38,302 miles. 40.0% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=17

Median onset: 28,830 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

engine — engine_stalling n=14

Median onset: 50,800 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

electrical — infotainment n=10

Median onset: 39,523 miles.

Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

body_interior — doors_windows_interior n=8

Median onset: 51,950 miles. 12.5% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

steering — electric_steering n=7

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

Typically $270–$2,230 to fix a steering repair, nationally.

fuel — fuel_tank_lines n=7

Median onset: 49,568 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $260–$2,150 to fix a fuel repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2016–2020 model years. See the full Chevrolet Sonic report for every year and full specs/safety data.