2013 Chevrolet Sonic engine problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has 61 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
61
Engine complaints
19%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING OIL AND SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL CAP SEAL WAS TORN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic engine — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.