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BrakesPart report

2017 Chevrolet Sonic Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
23,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,900 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.

“My 2017 chevy Sonic has a brake problem . Brakes sometimes fail to stop when applied. This happens when moving and coming to stop at red light or stop sign. The car is currently at the dealership. They saided they are waiting to hear from GM.”

NHTSA complaint #11057324, filed 2017-12, 5,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201817%
201725%
201624%
201554%
201464%
2013115%
2012175%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic

Engine
19 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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