2014 Chevrolet Sonic Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 4% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,950 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“First noticed this happening about 1 month after the purchase of this car. When stopped at a stop sign or red light, with my foot on the brake the car feels like it wants to lunge forward or take off. Or, when going from my foot on the brake to the gas the car wants to lunge forward once I press on the gas just a little bit.”
NHTSA complaint #10714431, filed 2015-05, 240 miles“Brake pedal feels too soft and causes the car to have problems with making smooth stops. I noticed this change in october 2016. This problem is particularly dangerous when you are required to make sudden stops at intersections or in heavy traffic. This happens when driving on city streets, neighborhood streets and on highways. I am concerned that this could result in another vehicle from striking mine in the rear or a child being hurt or killed when I drive through my neighborhood streets. It is very unpredictable. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013806, filed 2017-08, 13,700 miles“The road I was driving on is 55 MPH on bear in. As I began to break nothing happened. A 90 corner was in front of me. 55th ave. I pushed as hard as I could on the breaks. It was smooth.. Traction control was on. No breaking unit went into affect. It was smooth all the way into a tree head on. Zero skid marks! I was conscious the entire time closed on eyes right before impact. Air bags did work. The engine started on fire 3x. They had to use the jaws of life to remove the vehicle from the tree. I pushed so hard on the break that it broke my ankle, split my knee open and sprained my knee. …”
NHTSA complaint #11093407, filed 2018-05, 56,000 miles“Has happened off & on since I bought car october 2014. While at a complete stop car will rock back and forth as if the brake pedal isn't pushed down all the way & the car isn't sure if it is to be driving forward slightly or stopped. Even with me pushing the brake pedal all the way down to floor, car still rocks back & forth. If at stop light while doing this issue & light turns green for me to drive ahead car will not move till done having its rocking back & forth fit. It only lasts 15-20 seconds but can not drive forward while car is having fit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694942, filed 2015-03, 100 miles“List of power brake boost under several conditions. 1. When engine is warm, after shift into reverse, list of power brake boost 2. While accelerator was depressed, and at the same time applied brake, results in lost of vacuum boost in both conditions, car is in motion and unable to stop without the use of extra brake effort, comprising stopping distance and safety, on several occasions vehicle will not stop when applying brake, due to extreme stiffness of the pedal”
NHTSA complaint #10888497, filed 2016-07, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251700Feb 19, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
49 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
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