NHTSA lists 150 complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 11 of them mention a crash and 4 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 9 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as CHEVROLET SONIC.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 43 | 28.7% | 0.85 |
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| electrical electronic | 36 | 24.0% | 0.82 |
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| loss of control | 24 | 16.0% | 0.83 |
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| restraint or airbag | 22 | 14.7% | 0.90 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 10 | 6.7% | 0.83 |
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| fire or overheating | 8 | 5.3% | 0.86 |
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| noise or comfort | 5 | 3.3% | 0.76 |
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| structural or corrosion | 1 | 0.7% | 0.72 |
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| visibility or lighting | 1 | 0.7% | 0.99 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 94 | 62.7% | 0.84 |
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| low | 39 | 26.0% | 0.71 |
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| high | 14 | 9.3% | 0.94 |
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| critical | 3 | 2.0% | 0.75 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 150 tagged complaints of 150 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2016-04-28. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehic (excerpt)
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. (excerpt)
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-09-09. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.
Consequence: If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the IP harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14537.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-07-02. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix (excerpt)
Consequence: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in. (excerpt)
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-09-26. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.
Consequence: If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. As a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13296.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
1,507 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 654 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 317 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 169 |
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| ENGINE | 142 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 108 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 88 |
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| WHEELS | 64 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 60 |
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11037555
Date: 2026-09-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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11037253
Date: 2026-09-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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11030974
Date: 2026-04-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
11030091
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11030092
Date: 2026-03-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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11027601
Date: 2026-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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11025755
Date: 2025-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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11023091
Date: 2025-09-09. Type: Other. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
11022084
Date: 2025-08-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11021792
Date: 2025-08-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, B3935, C0750, C0755, C0760, C0765, and/o