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Fuel systemPart report

2014 Chevrolet Sonic Fuel system Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
11%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 11% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“On 03/12/2018 my check engine light came on while driving on the access road, while at a stop light my car started buckling , when light turned green hesistation and major loss of power occured. Finally got going and when I got back to work and park it wouldn't start after I went in and came back out. Got it jumped and went to both napa and auto zone both said it was mass airflow sensor. Got the part the from the dealership and replaced it. …”

NHTSA complaint #11079680, filed 2018-03, 62,000 miles

“Car cuts out, grinding noise from engine. Had ignition coil replaced but still doing the same thing. Looses power going up steep hill. Only had car about seven months. Only has sixteen thousand miles on it. Sometimes while I am driving car just looses power and almost got hit in the back. I feel one of these days someone will hit me. Took it back to dealership and they say nothing is wrong but the problem is getting worse. The car does have warranty on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10807076, filed 2015-11, 10,000 miles

“A few years ago my power steering went on. It was still under warranty and I took it to the dealership to get replaced right after the warranty expired the power steering went out again. Currently my AC is broken and I've spent a good bit of money trying to fix it; yet it still doesn't work. Now my car won't start. I've relpalced the battery a couple years ago because my car kept dying. I bought this car bran new and it had caused me nothing but financial issues. I tried contacting chevy about his car a few years ago when the power steering went out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11196751, filed 2019-04, 50,000 miles

“I purchased this vehicle used in 2016 from a car dealership. A couple of months ago my key would not come out of the ignition and I had to wait a few mins then try again. Next time it did that it took 30 mins to remove the key until finally the last time it would not come out period and I had no choice but to leave the vehicle and have it towed to the shop. I had to replace a part of the shifter. There was a metal piece right under the shifter knob that failed. I had aul insurance vintage now and had to pay 500,000 dollars for this repair because he stated that it was not covered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11218195, filed 2019-06, 63,000 miles

“This vehicle is getting between 19-21 mpg at the most, including highway, which is extremely low compared to other similar Sonic vehicle models and the estimated 25/35 mpg for this vehicle.I am wondering if it is leaking fuel. I have never owned a chevy requiring this much gas. I am concerned that it might be affected by the fuel recall but my VIN is not included. Gm and the local dealership have disregarded my concerns, telling me my vehicle is operating normally. I would like my vehicle inspected for safety.”

NHTSA complaint #10614778, filed 2014-07, 100 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2020110%
2019225%
2018213%
2017411%
2016510%
20151211%
20141611%
2013146%
2012185%

Other parts of the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic

Electrical system
49 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Other or unknown
34 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Equipment
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.

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