CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 3 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (34 reports).
2015 Chevrolet Sonic recalls
Radio May Not Chime for Unbuckled Seatbelt or Key Left In
Certain Chevrolet vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may fail to sound the audible warning chime when the driver is not wearing a seatbelt or when the key is left in the ignition.
Missing key warning chime can raise theft risk
Some 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles with a Bring Your Own Media radio may not sound the audible warning chime when the key is left in the ignition after the ignition is turned off and the driver waits 10 minutes or longer before opening the door.
Radio May Freeze, Silencing Seat Belt and Key Chimes
The car's radio can lock up because of a software problem.
Most common 2015 Chevrolet Sonic problems
Problem areas named in the 114 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Air Bags | 27 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Equipment | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
What owners report
Passenger seat airbag shows that it is still off even when there is someone in the Passenger seat
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer in March 2024. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer at 60,000, and the advertisement stated 60,000. The contact recently acquired the Carfax report, which indicated that in April 2015, the odometer reading was 15,073 miles. The Carfax report indicated that the odometer reading was reported in April 2024 at 60,700 miles. The dealer was made aware of the discrepancy but provided no assistance.
my recall is already completed, why on the your website still showing incompleted?
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.
I have had this vehicle for three years now and no matter of the repairs I had done to it by machanics the check engind light continue to turn on and the vehicle has shut down on the road and I can't find out what the solution is. I am afraid to drive it.Also the mylink radio which has all the vehicle settings in it has malfunctioned. I cannot get to reset veichle settings. Vehicle will not turn over on the first key turn. The engine turns over on the third or forth turn and when it dose there is a loud ratteling noise.
2015 Chevrolet Sonic questions
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic: Radio May Not Chime for Unbuckled Seatbelt or Key Left In; Missing key warning chime can raise theft risk; Radio May Freeze, Silencing Seat Belt and Key Chimes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?
Based on 114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (34), Air Bags (27), Engine (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 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.