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2016 Chevrolet Sonic Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
116,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 2% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 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 that the driver's side door was stuck, and extra force was needed to open the door. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the power locks functioned as designed. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel would unlock from the normal position and almost fell into the driver’s lap. The contact stated that failure of the steering wheel was frequent and occurred while driving at various speeds. The failure with the door was intermittent. …”

NHTSA complaint #11683159, filed 2025-08, 116,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201612%
201522%
201321%
201210%

Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

Engine
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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