Verdict
2019 Chevrolet Sonic: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Fewer reported complaints than most hatchback.
Owners filed 8 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 82% of 2019 hatchbacks. Unknown Or Other leads the reports (38%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 hatchbacks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
8
Reports to NHTSA, 2019
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
30
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 82% of 2019 hatchbacks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 hatchbacks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (38% of 8 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (25%).
Share of all 8 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11569911, ODI 11565515, ODI 11232258.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2019 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2019 Chevrolet Sonic 5 HB FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 27 | 38 | 31 |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 26 | 34 | 29 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2019 Chevrolet Sonic: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic — fewer complaints than 82% of comparable 2019 hatchbacks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (38% of complaints) and engine and engine cooling (25%).
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic between 29 and 31 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.