Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2020 Chevrolet Sonic recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Sonic
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component10
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 60 |
| Power train | 3 | 30 |
| Engine | 2 | 20 |
| Seats | 1 | 10 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 10 |
| Steering | 1 | 10 |
| Air bags | 1 | 10 |
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
- Engine
“Engine Cooling System (Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet) The vehicle suffered a premature structural failure of the factory engine coolant thermostat housing.”
- Electrical system
“Purchased from Carvana. Nine days after purchase came out to a dead battery took it to the authorized dealer and they said the battery was a bad cell battery. Replace the battery.”
- Seats
“1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The passenger seat adjustment mechanism has failed, causing the seat to become stuck in the farthest rear position.”
Other Chevrolet Sonic model years
- 20200 recalls10 complaints
- 20181 recall15 complaints
- 20170 recalls37 complaints
- 20162 recalls48 complaints
All years: 2020 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012
Other Chevrolet models
- 2020 Malibu1 recall198 complaints
- 2020 Silverado 150012 recalls742 complaints
- 2020 Impala0 recalls15 complaints
- 2020 Tahoe3 recalls57 complaints
- 2020 Equinox4 recalls314 complaints
- 2020 Suburban4 recalls44 complaints
- 2020 Traverse8 recalls233 complaints
- 2020 Silverado 250010 recalls108 complaints
- 2020 Corvette4 recalls34 complaints
- 2020 Colorado0 recalls85 complaints
- 2020 Express2 recalls17 complaints
- 2020 Silverado 35008 recalls42 complaints
2020 Chevrolet Sonic recall questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Sonic?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (60%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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.
Check a specific Chevrolet by VIN
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