2011 Chevrolet Sonic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonic years
- Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic. That ranks 10th out of 10 Sonic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 17,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Chevrolet Sonic problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2011 Chevrolet Sonic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The button on the gear shift knob sticks in allowing the vehicle to be shifted in or out of gear while moving. This problem also allows the vehicle transmission to not be properly placed in park thereby allowing it to roll and possibly cause injury to someone.
Other Chevrolet Sonic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonic | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 Sonic | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonic | 15 | 1 |
| 2017 Sonic | 37 | 0 |
| 2016 Sonic | 48 | 2 |
| 2015 Sonic | 114 | 3 |
| 2014 Sonic | 150 | 4 |
| 2013 Sonic | 217 | 6 |
| 2012 Sonic | 354 | 7 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sonic model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.