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2013 Chevrolet Sonic Seats Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 217 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seats of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 1% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“-engine valve oil leak -engine valve cover had to be replaced due to a crack -oil pan leak -hoses fell apart while on highway (495) causing all refrigerant to leak out and cause A/C to blow warm air -all coolant leaked out due to faulty thermometer housing & gasket causing the heat to blow out cold air. …”

NHTSA complaint #11090816, filed 2018-04

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020110%
2018213%
201624%
201522%
201421%
201321%
201210%

Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Electrical system
56 complaints
Engine
55 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
38 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
12 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology