2020 Chevrolet Sonic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sonic years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic. That ranks 8th out of 10 Sonic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 1,800 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 60% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 30% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Chevrolet Sonic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 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.
Engine Cooling System (Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet) The vehicle suffered a premature structural failure of the factory engine coolant thermostat housing. The component, which is manufactured from a fragile plastic composite, cracked completely open without warning, causing an immediate, rapid…
Purchased from Carvana. Nine days after purchase came out to a dead battery took it to the authorized dealer and they said the battery was a bad cell battery. Replace the battery. Six days after they replaced the battery it was dead again. This time they had it in the shop for two weeks before they…
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The passenger seat adjustment mechanism has failed, causing the seat to become stuck in the farthest rear position. The malfunction is likely related to either the motor, seat track, or the…
Having trouble with leaks and the evap purge system. I repaired it three times. The vehicle will turn off while driving.
1st occurence at approximately 37k miles on Vehicle has issue based on climate temperature sensor triggers a computer code 84 vehicle goes into limp mode to prevent engine failure however, this happens instantly no time to react and more than one occasion creating a hazardous driving situation in…
Other Chevrolet Sonic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 Sonic | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 Sonic | 14 | 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 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has far fewer complaints than most years, 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.