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2018 Chevrolet Sonic — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
16
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
79
Good
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -33%
Complaint Trend
2 last 24mo vs 3 prior
Nov & Mar
Peak Complaint Months
35% of complaints in these months

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2018 Chevrolet Sonic Safety Recalls (1)

18V34200027/05/2018
SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2018 Chevrolet Sonic

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
PARKING BRAKE,SEATS,ENGINE
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
1

Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

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