2013 Chevrolet Sonic transmission problems
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has 38 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
38
Transmission complaints
12%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I WAS GOING UP HILL APPROACHING A PARKING SPACE IN THE GARAGE WHERE I WORK. I WENT TO TURN INTO THE PARKING SPACE AND MY TURBO ENGINE SPED UP AND SLAMMED ME INTO THE GARAGE WALL. THE AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION ON THIS CHEVY SONIC. IF I HAD PARKED ON THE TOP FLOOR, I WOULD…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic transmission — 12% 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.