Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Chevrolet Sonic has 0 recalls, 9 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
9
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Chevrolet Sonic 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased from Carvana. Nine days after purchase came out to a dead battery took it to the authorize... |
| Oct 21, 2024 | SEATS | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Having trouble with leaks and the evap purge system. I repaired it three times. The vehicle will tu... |
| Mar 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 1st occurence at approximately 37k miles on Vehicle has issue based on climate temperature sensor tr... |
| Mar 6, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN -- During driving the vehicle the radio and power steering will stop working, locks and key ... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There was an instance a couple months ago where I was driving and my ignition stopped. To my luck, I... |
| Jun 24, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while her granddaughter was driving... |
| Sep 24, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MANUFACTURERS OWNERS MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS MAY LEAD TO TRANSMISSION / ELECTRICAL FAILURES WHICH MAY CA... |
| Feb 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2020 CHEVROLET SONIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE KEYLESS IGNITION. *LD THE CONSUMER ... |