2015–2020 · 6 model years · 6 recalls
We don't rate the Chevrolet Sonic yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (171). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2020.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Sonic | Not rated yet | 16 | 0 | 29 |
| 2019 Sonic | Not rated yet | 10 | 0 | 31 |
| 2018 Sonic | Not rated yet | 24 | 1 | 32 |
| 2017 Sonic | Not rated yet | 59 | 0 | 32 |
| 2016 Sonic | Not rated yet | 69 | 2 | 32 |
| 2015 Sonic | Not rated yet | 171 | 3 | 32 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about engine & cooling, electrical system, airbags & seat belts.
The 2015, with 3 recalls on record with NHTSA.