2019 Chevrolet Sonic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonic years
- Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. That ranks 9th out of 10 Sonic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 25 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 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 | 3 | 38% | 25 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 25% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Chevrolet Sonic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2019 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 thermostat housing and water pump keeps failing and leaking.The seat heaters dont work. The car started leaking antifreeze real bad which cause it to overheat and lock up. Yes it has been confirm by a dealer that alot of the chevys been coming for new thermostat housing and water pumps. No…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while pulling into the garage, the high engine temp warning light illuminated, and the engine was overheating. The contact immediately turned off the vehicle. The contact stated there was coolant underneath the front of the vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated the RPMs rose abnormally high. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone where it was scanned and diagnosed that the turbo charger had failed and needed to be replaced. The…
There is no temperature indicator and the car overheats. This caused the hose to the coolant to leak. I had the housing unit replaced but then the car still ran hot. I had the get the whole thermostat replaced. No forum could assist with the replacement of the 2019 as if this year model doesnât…
Cooling Issues with 2019
Other Chevrolet Sonic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonic | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 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 Sonic | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners most often report unknown or other, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2019 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 2019 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.