2016 Chevrolet Sonic Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,299miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 6% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,299 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The ESC and oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the Intake Plenum Gasket and other unknown parts needed to be sealed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,299.”
NHTSA complaint #11595505, filed 2024-06, 36,299 miles“These issues happen while the vehicle is both in motion and still.the right indicator light malfunctions quite excessively. The malfunction causes the rear indicator to turn off and the people driving behind you cannot see you using a turn signal. Also the suspension does not brace impact or adjust to different terrain.”
NHTSA complaint #11045076, filed 2017-11Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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