2017 Chevrolet Sonic Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 250 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.
“When starting our 2017 Chevrolet Sonic there is exhaust fumes that are very strong that even make it into the interior of the car. The exhaust when idling will have a loud rattle and will both accompany the exhaust fumes and at times when there isn't the strong exhaust fumes. …”
NHTSA complaint #11103355, filed 2018-06, 10,200 miles“Passenger side wiper has gap between driver side water runs down windshield in a stream on all wiper speeds. Distracts visibilty. Reported to dealer and Chevrolet.”
NHTSA complaint #10985973, filed 2017-05, 250 miles“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 2020-01“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and with the window defroster on the front windshield activated, it would remain fogged and would not defrost. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 30.”
NHTSA complaint #10914414, filed 2016-10, 30 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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