2015 Chevrolet Sonic Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 114 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 5% of the 114 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,500 miles. 2 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.
“I was driving a 2015 Sonic dealership car because my car was in the shop for the weekend, a car was about to hit me and all did was I stepped on brakes and the steering wheel locked and ran me into a pole. I had just turned the corner, the weather was great, I was only going 15 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10870766, filed 2016-05, 2,800 miles“While driving my car gliches the lights go on and off, the power steering stops the locks go up and down and all electronics in the dashboard go on and off. Last week, it shut down in the middle of the road and I could not start it for about 5 minutes or so. Got it home and it did it again the next day while it was parked. This started years ago. Brought it to dealer they said well it's not doing it now . I was not educated at the time to push for anything to be done. The stopping completely while driving that happened last week.”
NHTSA complaint #11386393, filed 2021-01, 100,000 miles“When going around a corner to right you fight steering and then car goes to left hard and it crosses center line. I feel for the safety of the owner and others on the highway this needs addressed and fixed”
NHTSA complaint #10746253, filed 2015-08, 500 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. While driving 20 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the power steering indicator illuminated before the crash occurred. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was previously repaired. In addition, smoke was seen coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10956386, filed 2017-02, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Steering: 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 complaintsBrakes
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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