repaired · 2017 Q4
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2015 Chevrolet SonicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 114 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-257 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has problems
114 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
34Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
27Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
23Engine
12Fuel/propulsion system
12Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Steering
4Equipment
4Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Wheels
2413 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 34 | 1 |
| Air bags | 27 | 11 |
| Engine | 23 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Power train | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 6 | 2 |
| Equipment | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 24 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Sonic recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Risk. Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
50kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 23 electrical system complaints. 87% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles20under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Sonic year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sonic median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Sonic safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Sonic owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer in March 2024. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer at 60,000, and the advertisement stated 60,000. The contact recently acquired the Carfax report, which…
I have had this vehicle for three years now and no matter of the repairs I had done to it by machanics the check engind light continue to turn on and the vehicle has shut down on the road and I can't find out what the solution is. I am afraid to drive it.Also the mylink radio which has all the…
Right Hand Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative, Outside Ambient Temperature Reading on Radio Display Inoperative, inoperative rear vision camera gridlines, and Onstar Menu Screen is Not Showing When Pressing Onstar Button. Inoperable radio steering wheel control buttons increase driver distraction…
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