2018 Chevrolet Sonic Problems, Recalls & Reliability
23 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic, alongside 1 recall campaign and 0 defect investigations. It scores 3/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 2018 sits among all Sonic years
What owners report
Recalls (1)
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
818 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?
The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic drew 23 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 3/100, scored against the model's worst year (2012).
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Sonic problems?
The top reported problems for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic are electrical (6 complaints), engine (4), and seats & interior (2).
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.