2017 Chevrolet Sonic Problems, Recalls & Reliability
59 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Engine leads the reports, typically around 54,568 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2017 sits among all Sonic years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.
Technical service bulletins
959 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic drew 59 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Sonic problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic are engine (20 complaints), other (7), and airbags (6).
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.