2015 Chevrolet Sonic Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 3% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,500 miles. 1 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.
“My wife was driving on a straight road with cruise control set at 60 MPH when she saw a deer in the road - she swerved and braked hitting the deer in the drivers headlight area above drivers front tire and both driver side doors. The air bag did not deploy and the seat belt did not lock in place and hold her in place.”
NHTSA complaint #11245012, filed 2019-08, 48,000 miles“If you are driving in the rain and you have your high beams on the doors will unlock. The wipers will turn off, the RPM's race high accelerating the car into almost a spin if you do not counter correct the steering. The engine and radio shuts off at random times as well. Had a diagnostic check done, nothing wrong with the engine, electrical systems, battery or alternator. Was told it is a manufacturer is with the computer system, but NHTSA will not address the issue until someone get's killed, so general motors will not fix it, until they are in probate court. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327079, filed 2020-06, 193,000 miles“Hello, the chevy Sonic dash an information center is not working properly, there is no radio , no turn signal indicators , no seat belt indicator an dash gets really dim at times , all of these issues happened all at once . I tried calling my local Chevrolet dealer but they keep saying my VIN is not effected. But all the other makes of this model of that year is having the same recall issues . Please help !!!. I have small children an ever car ride is unpleasant an we dont feel safe .”
NHTSA complaint #11190277, filed 2019-03Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10236041May 3, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: 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 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsEngine cooling
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology