CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 354 complaints with NHTSA, including 27 crashes, 5 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (154 reports).
2012 Chevrolet Sonic recalls
Most common 2012 Chevrolet Sonic problems
Problem areas named in the 354 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 154 |
| Engine | 83 |
| Electrical System | 59 |
| Unknown Or Other | 46 |
| Air Bags | 34 |
| Suspension | 19 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Steering | 14 |
What owners report
I purchased a 2012 Chevy Sonic with 65k miles on it from Carvibe LLC earlier this month. When I took it into Firestone for a full inspection, they found that the car has severe rusting to the mechanical parts along with the body of the vehicle - the entire structure of the vehicle is compromised. Someone spray painted the rust black but Firestone was still able to see the covered up rust. Firestone has deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive.
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that on several occasions, while coming to a stop, the vehicle unexpectedly remained in second gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several attempts were needed for the vehicle to shift into another gear. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000.
Transmission shaft malfunction. Doesn't shift out of 1st gear. Transmission does not engage into gear.
Reviving the p2138 code for throttle/accelerator sensor. Still getting code after replacing 3 accelerator peddles. Possible manufacture issue with wiring that water gets into connectors shorting out that system
UNKNOWN
2012 Chevrolet Sonic questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Equipment:Electrical; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Air Bags; Air Bags; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?
Based on 354 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (154), Engine (83), Electrical System (59).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.