AI-generated from NHTSA recall & complaint counts
Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 48 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V422000 No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V257000 No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 3 complaints
Of the 48 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 48 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
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