Does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, the most recent reported on June 10, 2016 (Electrical system: software, Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (34 complaints), followed by air bags (27).

How many 2015 Chevrolet Sonic complaints mention a crash or fire?

15 of 114 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Chevrolet Sonic recalls and problems

3 recalls and 114 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic.

recalls

114

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Chevrolet Sonic recalls

Electrical system: software · Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA campaign 16V422000 · reported June 10, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 18,780 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: 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.

Electrical system: software · Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA campaign 16V257000 · reported April 28, 2016 · General Motors LLC · 317,572 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
The fix: 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.

Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.

NHTSA campaign 15V416000 · reported June 30, 2015 · General Motors LLC · 45,785 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system34
Air bags27
Engine23
Unknown or other22
Fuel/propulsion system12
Power train12
Steering6
Electronic stability control (ESC)4
Equipment4
Engine and engine cooling3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 23, 2026 · Air bags
Passenger seat airbag shows that it is still off even when there is someone in the Passenger seat

Sep 29, 2025 · Electrical system · 60,700 miles
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 indicated that in April…

Jul 10, 2025 · Unknown or other
my recall is already completed, why on the your website still showing incompleted?

Feb 3, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…

Oct 27, 2024 · Electrical system
I have had this vehicle for three years now and no matter of the repairs I had done to it by machanics the check engind light continue to turn on and the vehicle has shut down on the road and I can't find out what the solution is. I am afraid to drive it.Also the mylink radio which has all the vehicle settings in it…

Sonic model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	7	354	27	5
2013	6	217	24	4
2014	4	150	11	4
2015	3	114	15	3
2016	2	48	8	1
2017	0	37	6	1
2018	1	15	0	0

Across all years, the 2012 Sonic has the most complaints (354). All Chevrolet Sonic years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, the most recent reported on June 10, 2016 (Electrical system: software, Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?: Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (34 complaints), followed by air bags (27).
How many 2015 Chevrolet Sonic complaints mention a crash or fire?: 15 of 114 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 23, 2026.