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2013 Chevrolet Sonic other problems

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has 45 other complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

45

Other complaints

14%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Other complaints by year

Sonic other complaints by model year48 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 48 complaints2013: 45 complaints2014: 35 complaints2015: 24 complaints2016: 8 complaints2017: 4 complaints2018: 2 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 1 complaints
Sonic other complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

What owners report

UNKNOWN. Our car caught fire but I'm not sure what actually caused it, it was in perfect working condition before. I saw articles online saying there was a voluntary recall due to faulty welding in the fuel tank so it could be that. I believe it's a dangerous defect and should be an official…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · February 1, 2025 · fire

Common questions

How many other complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?

NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic other — 14% 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.