2019 Chevrolet Sonic reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic holds 8 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Sonic years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 8), then Engine and engine cooling (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).
The 2018 Sonic has 14 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2020 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (8 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The thermostat housing and water pump keeps failing and leaking.The seat heaters dont work. The car started leaking antifreeze real bad which cause it to overheat and lock up. Yes it has been confirm by a dealer that…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while pulling into the garage, the high engine temp warning light illuminated, and the engine was overheating. The contact immediately turned off the vehicle.…"
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"The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated the RPMs rose abnormally high. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone where it was…"
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"There is no temperature indicator and the car overheats. This caused the hose to the coolant to leak. I had the housing unit replaced but then the car still ran hot. I had the get the whole thermostat replaced. No forum…"
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"cooling ISSUES - the WATER PUMPLE , cooling TANK . the WHOLE COOLING . my CARE HAS BEEN SHOP 5 TIMES AT JBA for cooling system"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2019 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2019 Chevrolet Sonic 5 HB FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Sonic | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Sonic | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 27 | 38 | 31 MPG | $2100 |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 34 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 26 | 35 | 29 MPG | $2250 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 16V-257 covers certain 2013-2016 Sonic vehicles (and Trax/Spark models named in the campaign) with Bring Your Own Media radios: the radio may fail to sound the key-in-ignition warning chime. Dealers update radio software. Recall 16V-422 covers certain 2015-2016 Sonic vehicles with the same radio type: the radio may fail to chime for an unfastened seat belt; dealers update software. Recall 18V-342 covers certain 2018 Sonic vehicles: a joint in the driver seat-back frame may not be properly welded; dealers replace the seat-back.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic holds 8 complaints after 8 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 9 Sonic years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 8), then Engine and engine cooling (2) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2018 Sonic has 14 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2020 has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2020.
Has the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic is 29.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
1st generation (2012-2020) for the US years this site tracks.
What oil does a Chevrolet Sonic take?
US notes list 5W-30 for all temperatures, with 0W-30 as an alternative below -29°C.
What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Sonic use?
Common US sizes include 195/65R15, 205/55R16, and 205/50R17 depending on trim.