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2017 Chevrolet Sonic recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component37
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 51 |
| Air bags | 6 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 14 |
| Steering | 4 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 11 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 11 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Structure | 1 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3 |
| Power train | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“Oil cooling system has been replaced. Major leak in AC line needs replacement. Purge solenoid stop functioning and was replaced, now there is an additional major coolant leak”
- Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated.”
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that, while driving at 40 MPH, another vehicle failed to yield at a stop sign.”
Other Chevrolet Sonic model years
- 20200 recalls10 complaints
- 20181 recall15 complaints
- 20170 recalls37 complaints
- 20162 recalls48 complaints
- 20153 recalls114 complaints
- 20144 recalls150 complaints
- 20136 recalls217 complaints
All years: 2020 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012
Other Chevrolet models
- 2017 Malibu4 recalls725 complaints
- 2017 Silverado 15007 recalls714 complaints
- 2017 Impala0 recalls117 complaints
- 2017 Tahoe4 recalls174 complaints
- 2017 Equinox0 recalls276 complaints
- 2017 Suburban5 recalls141 complaints
- 2017 Silverado0 recalls125 complaints
- 2017 Traverse3 recalls361 complaints
- 2017 Silverado 25005 recalls54 complaints
- 2017 Corvette4 recalls256 complaints
- 2017 Colorado1 recall216 complaints
- 2017 Cruze2 recalls201 complaints
2017 Chevrolet Sonic recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (51%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Chevrolet Sonic?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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