Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has 45 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Reviving the p2138 code for throttle/accelerator sensor. Still getting code after replacing 3 accele... |
| Jan 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | We have had to deal with severe overheating issues and failing parts our entire ownership of this ve... |
| Jul 30, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased 2012 Chevy Sonic for my son so that he can drive around as he is a student driver. Purcha... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | After original P0011 engine code dealer bought from replaced VVT actuators, oil control solenoid, VC... |
| Oct 26, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Vehicle keeps throwing P0011 codes with engine running rough and stalling when moving from stopped o... |
| Oct 15, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED... |
| Jul 8, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RADIO IS NOT WORKING. THEREFORE, I AM UNABLE TO HEAR ANY ALARMS (DOOR, BLINKER). I AM ALSO UNABLE ... |
| Oct 28, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CHECKED CAR WHILE STATIONED, WHEN RUNNING ALWAYS NEEDS MORE COOLING MAYBE ELECTRICAL BURNOUT OF A PA... |
| Aug 6, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | MY CAR KEEPS SHUTTING COMPLETELY OFF EVEN WHILE DRIVING, THE RADIO COME ON AND OFF BY ITSELF AND NO ... |
| Apr 16, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HORN FAILURE. SOUNDED MY HORN AT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE HORN CONTINUED TO SOUND EVEN AFTER I TOOK M... |
| Feb 18, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND ALSO USING THE FACTORY INSTALLED WIRELESS REMOTE... |
| Dec 24, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2018 AND DRAINED BATTERY. RADIO WOULD TURN OFF BUT TURN BACK ON ... |
| Sep 12, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE HAVE 11000 MILES ON THE CAR SO WE'VE NOT EXPERIENCE MANY OF THE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS MANY HAVE, BU... |
| Aug 19, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WITH THE KEY INSIDE THE IGNITION TURNED TO THE OFF POSITION THE CAR TRIES TO CRANK ITSELF BUT WON'T ... |
| Aug 4, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,ENGINE | THE LIGHT MY ENGINE SHOWS AND IT ALWAYS SMELL LABOR KE OIL |
| Sep 20, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY TEN MINU... |
| Sep 15, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAY NOT TO SHOW UP WH... |
| May 29, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH THE KEY IN THE IG... |
| Sep 28, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN PUTTING MY CAR INTO PARK THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON IS NOT RELEASING THEREFORE THE CAR CAN NOT BE TU... |
| Sep 25, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | VEHICLE STARTED TO RANDOMLY SHOW CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, SMELL OF GASOLINE FROM TIME TO TIME. EVERY T... |