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2017 Chevrolet Sonic

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are air bags (10%) and electrical system (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
59 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 34% of complaints
Fuel economy
28 to 32 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 34% of complaints. Next are air bags (10%) and electrical system (8%).

  • Engine 34%
  • Air bags 10%
  • Electrical system 8%
  • Fuel system 7%
  • Steering 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. Combined fuel economy ranges from 28 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 38 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Sonic