2014 Chevrolet Sonic Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 3% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 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.
“While driving down the highway, going approximately 65mph, the dash lights including speedometer turn off and reset. They stay off from 10-20 seconds then reset back on. This has happened multiple times in the last 3 months. Has only happened in 6th gear and is very dangerous knowing the repair dealership can not figure out what triggers it.”
NHTSA complaint #10663453, filed 2014-12, 14,500 miles“Temp 45-50 degrees, driving in moderate rain for 20-25 minutes, cruise control on. Activate high beams, car shifts to 1st gear at 65 MPH, rpms jump above 6000, turn off high beams returns to normal operation. Repeated 2 more times in next 4 miles, even at 25 MPH. When end of trip, shut off car and completely dead, no lights, no cranking. Following morning (today) car starts normally. Will report any further from my commute today, if warranted”
NHTSA complaint #11290822, filed 2019-12, 72,060 miles“I own a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The radio no longer works and I have no audible warning chimes for keys in ignition, door open, turn signal, seatbelt. Also no dash lights. I see there is a recall 17130. I have spoke with the dealership in my area, they refuse to do the repairs because I do not have a recall letter. When checking my VIN, there are no reported recalls. I need a recall letter so I may have this repaired. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10910980, filed 2016-10Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: 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 complaintsBrakes
6 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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