2017 Chevrolet Sonic Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic, 3% of the 37 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Evap purge solenoid stuck open causing car to stall out while driving down the highway- streets. If stopped at a light or had to slow down it would cause the car to stall in mid intersection and put myself and family in danger of getting into an accident. Windshield washer unit stopped working causing my windshield to impair my visibility not once but twice now. Dash lights keep dimming sometimes when I start the car and sometimes while im driving down the road causing it hard to tell the speed and fuel level but doesnt do it all the time it comes and goes.”
NHTSA complaint #11302140, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic
19 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody 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.
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