2019 CHEVROLET SONIC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC
The 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (3 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 alot of the chevys been coming for new thermostat housing and water pumps. No vehicle was only inspected by a dealer. The overheating like came on and then 10 seconds later the car locked up
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 alot of the chevys been coming for new thermostat housing and water pumps. No vehicle was only inspected by a dealer. The overheating like came on and then 10 seconds later the car locked up
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 alot of the chevys been coming for new thermostat housing and water pumps. No vehicle was only inspected by a dealer. The overheating like came on and then 10 seconds later the car locked up
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. The contact stated there was coolant underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact had learned that the water pump failure was common for the vehicle and believed that the water pump had failed. The contact was able to identify an extended warranty for the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure when it was confirmed that the VIN was not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,400.
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 scanned and diagnosed that the turbo charger had failed and needed to be replaced. The diagnostic scan retrieved DTC code: P0299. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,600.
Safety Rating for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC
The 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIE0551A — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
This engineering information (EI) Lite closure ends the need for information from the field regarding concerns with loose and/or lifted roof panel ditch moldings that results in a repair.
PIE0551 — STRUCTURE
This engineering information Lite bulletin is requesting information using the FPR App and taking pictures of the issue about concerns with loose and/or lifted roof panel ditch moldings that results in a repair.
19NA106 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Technical bulletin provides a Correction for a Condition of OnStar Red LED Illuminated - DTCs U18B4, U18B5, U18AF Set.
19NA090 — ENGINE
This informational bulletin explains to the technician to inspect the pistons for damage and not just replace the engine assembly if the pistons are the only cause of damage.
N192219210 — POWER TRAIN
Service Update. Certain vehicles may have a torque converter housing hole drilled too deep. Dealer to insert an adhesive coated bolt to prevent external leaks.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SONIC
- 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC — 226 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC — 170 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC — 69 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET SONIC — 57 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET SONIC — 23 complaints
- 2019 CHEVROLET SONIC (current)
- 2020 CHEVROLET SONIC — 15 complaints
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