Chevrolet Sonic recalls

16 NHTSA safety recall campaigns cover the Chevrolet Sonic, across model years 2012–2018. The latest was received on July 27, 2023.

Chevrolet Sonic recalls by model year

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Chevrolet Sonic of a given year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.

All Chevrolet Sonic recall campaigns

Chevrolet Sonic recalls by component

  • Air bags 5
  • Electrical system 4
  • Equipment 2
  • Visibility 1
  • Seats 1
  • Power train 1
  • Fuel system 1
  • Brakes 1

Campaigns are counted once, under the main component NHTSA filed them against.

Other Chevrolet models

Common questions

Does the Chevrolet Sonic have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Sonic, covering model years 2012–2018. Most involve air bags, electrical system and equipment.

Which Chevrolet Sonic model year has the most recalls?

On NHTSA’s records the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has the most campaigns, with 7. A higher count does not by itself mean a less safe vehicle: some campaigns are small compliance fixes, and newer models have had less time to accumulate campaigns.

How do I find out if my Chevrolet Sonic is affected?

Choose your model year below to read each campaign, then check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup. Campaigns usually cover a production range, so two cars of the same year can differ.