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2015 Chevrolet Sonic Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 114 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Chevrolet Sonic owner complaints

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, describing incidents dated March 26, 2015 to July 10, 2025.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 34 complaints
  • Air Bags 27 complaints
  • Engine 26 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 22 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
  • Power Train 12 complaints

Of the 114 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 114 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11739750 · Filed

    Passenger seat airbag shows that it is still off even when there is someone in the Passenger seat

  • ODI #11690289 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact purchased the vehicle from a dealer in March 2024. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased, the odometer at 60,000, and the advertisement stated 60,000. The contact recently acquired the Carfax report, which…

  • ODI #11672416 · Filed

    my recall is already completed, why on the your website still showing incompleted?

Read all 114 complaints

No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114

NHTSA #16V422000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 18,780 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 45340 · Owners notified July 22, 2016 · Vehicles built May 12, 2014 – April 27, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Safety consequence

Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114

NHTSA #16V257000 · Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · NHTSA notice

Reported April 28, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 317,572 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17130 · Owners notified May 26, 2016 · Vehicles built May 29, 2012 – April 13, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Safety consequence

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114

NHTSA #15V416000 · Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · NHTSA notice

Reported June 30, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 45,785 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15504 · Owners notified August 11, 2015 · Vehicles built June 18, 2014 – June 10, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection."

Safety consequence

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Chevrolet Sonic model years

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