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2016 Chevrolet Sonic engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 15 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 22% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
15 22% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

2016 chevrolet sonic. Consumer writes in regards to significant rodent damage to engine compartment insulation causes a minor fire. *smd

May 2016 Fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chevrolet sonic. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle shut off without warning while at a complete stop. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle and replaced the oxygen sensor; however, the failure persisted.

Reported at 78,456 miles, June 2019

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Chevrolet models