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Chevrolet Sonic 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

150Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V257000.

Engine38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V543000.

Power Train20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V464000.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V417000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V464000Reported September 26, 2013 - 1,558 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 1,558 vehicles across all affected models.

14V417000Reported July 2, 2014 - 2,990 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 2,990 vehicles across all affected models.

14V543000Reported September 9, 2014 - 304 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on September 9, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 304 vehicles across all affected models.

16V257000Reported April 28, 2016 - 317,572 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 317,572 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201413
201514
201614
201713
201833
201924
20209
20218
20226
20234
20246
20252
20264
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.