2016 Chevrolet Sonic Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 17%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 17% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,850 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.
“Car shuts off and check engine light comes on, when it is being driven. Always when we have had rain. We have taken car to dealer and they cannot find the problem. Once we put heat in the gas tank it starts to drive until another rain hits.”
NHTSA complaint #11270010, filed 2019-10, 35,000 miles“While traveling south on interstate 95 in the right lane in the area of mile marker 7 in south carolina a piece of foreign debus was ran over by the car in from of me. The large piece of metal bounced of the road and hit the front bumper grill and air conditioning condenser ( 24 inch piece of metal it appeared to be something that would hold a semi track spare tire in place) the car I was behind didn't stop to ensure my safety however they did brake and continue on their journey. …”
NHTSA complaint #10983523, filed 2017-05, 15,000 miles“The passenger seat sensor for the air bags intermittenly turns the air bag on for an adult sitting in the seat. My wife weighs 93 # and should activate that sensor but does not do so consistently. Dealer claims it is set for 95 # but even when my wife holds an 8# weight in her hand and sits down it does not consistently activate. There are a lot of complaints on the internet about this problem going back to the predecessor vehicle to the Sonic, the aveo, but Chevrolet does nothing to solve or recognize this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081075, filed 2018-03, 12,000 miles“Razor sharp peeling chrome from interior door handles cuts fingers and hands, safety hazard to a driver away from home or not near bandages. Common GM problem from Sonic, cruze, malibu, traverse, equinox, silverados. All GM models”
NHTSA complaint #11340829, filed 2020-07, 38,000 miles“Cars computer/programming is remotely controlled ,brakes tranmission lights suspension do notb perform as intended by manufacturer.hacking involved while driving stationary freeways/city streets.”
NHTSA complaint #10993851, filed 2017-06, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 10% |
| 2019 | 3 | 38% |
| 2018 | 2 | 13% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2016 | 8 | 17% |
| 2015 | 22 | 19% |
| 2014 | 34 | 23% |
| 2013 | 45 | 21% |
| 2012 | 49 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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