Chevrolet Sonic

2011–2015 only

1,212 classified complaints 15 recalls

2011–2015 Chevrolet Sonic models have 1,212 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 15 recalls. The most common issue in this range is electrical — body_control_module, typically surfacing around 55,121 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2011–2015 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Sonic report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2011–2015

2016–2020

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2011–2015 only

electrical — body_control_module n=184

Median onset: 55,121 miles. 2.2% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

transmission — shift_quality n=153

Median onset: 53,846 miles. 0.7% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in older model years. · Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=144

Median onset: 49,515 miles. 34.0% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

engine — engine_stalling n=100

Median onset: 41,356 miles. 4.0% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

engine — cooling_system n=76

Median onset: 56,214 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

transmission — trans_electronics n=74

Median onset: 56,238 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $200–$6,500 to fix a transmission repair, nationally.

body_interior — doors_windows_interior n=69

Median onset: 51,852 miles. 10.1% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

electrical — wiring_harness n=54

Median onset: 44,545 miles. 3.7% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2011–2015 model years. See the full Chevrolet Sonic report for every year and full specs/safety data.