2014 Chevrolet Sonic air bags problems
24 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds approaching a parking lot and slowing down to turn, the vehicle behind was speeding and crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle then flew forward and crashed into a pole. No airbags deployed. The passenger in the driver's side rear seat sustained whiplash to the neck. The contact and her daughter sustained minor injuries to the right hip, right knee, and right shoulder. A police report was filed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (john bowman chevrolet inc, 6750 dixie highway, clarkston, michigan 48346) diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: # [xxx]. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints