2015 Chevrolet Sonic Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 4% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. While attempting to engage the brakes, a loud squeaking sound emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the brake pads needed to be resurfaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 2.”
NHTSA complaint #10881525, filed 2016-06, 2 miles“The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact fell asleep and crashed into an embankment. The contact stated that the side air bags deployed, but the front air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. An inspector from the insurance company diagnosed that the vehicle experienced crucial ABS failure. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,603.”
NHTSA complaint #11090981, filed 2018-04, 36,603 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 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 2015 Chevrolet Sonic
34 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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