2017 Chevrolet SonicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 2 |
| Air bags | 6 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Chevrolet Sonic recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Chevrolet Sonic safety ratings
2017 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
What Sonic owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Oil cooling system has been replaced. Major leak in AC line needs replacement. Purge solenoid stop functioning and was replaced, now there is an additional major coolant leak
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine made an abnormally rough sound, the transmission failed to shift as intended, and…
Multiple attempts to fix camshaft/ camshaft position sensor. Causes car to decelerate at high speeds. Shaking while at high speeds
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