Model-year record
2019 Chevrolet Sonic
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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
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.
Individual complaint reports(8)
Showing the 8 most recent reportsElectrical SystemNov 2024 · ODI 11625053Details +Close −
The thermostat housing and water pump keeps failing and leaking.The seat heaters dont work. The car started leaking antifreeze real bad which cause it to overheat and lock up. Yes it has been confirm by a dealer that alot of the chevys been coming for new thermostat housing and water pumps. No vehicle was only inspected by a dealer. The overheating like came on and then 10 seconds later the car locked up
- Reported
- Nov 2024
- Incident date
- Nov 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 2024 · ODI 11605200Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while pulling into the garage, the high engine temp warning light illuminated, and the engine was overheating. The contact immediately turned off the vehicle. The contact stated there was coolant underneath the front of the vehicle. The contact had learned that the water pump failure was common for the vehicle and believed that the water pump had failed. The contact was able to identify an extended warranty for the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure when it was confirmed that the VIN was not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,400.
- Reported
- Jul 2024
- Incident date
- Jul 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Engine And Engine CoolingMay 2024 · ODI 11590570Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated the RPMs rose abnormally high. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an AutoZone where it was scanned and diagnosed that the turbo charger had failed and needed to be replaced. The diagnostic scan retrieved DTC code: P0299. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,600.
- Reported
- May 2024
- Incident date
- May 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineApr 2024 · ODI 11585009Details +Close −
There is no temperature indicator and the car overheats. This caused the hose to the coolant to leak. I had the housing unit replaced but then the car still ran hot. I had the get the whole thermostat replaced. No forum could assist with the replacement of the 2019 as if this year model doesn’t exist and the part needed doesn’t fit properly making my car inoperable.
- Reported
- Apr 2024
- Incident date
- Apr 2024
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2024 · ODI 11569911Details +Close −
Cooling Issues with 2019
- Reported
- Feb 2024
- Incident date
- Jan 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Fuel/Propulsion SystemFeb 2024 · ODI 11569927Details +Close −
cooling ISSUES - the WATER PUMPLE , cooling TANK . the WHOLE COOLING . my CARE HAS BEEN SHOP 5 TIMES AT JBA for cooling system
- Reported
- Feb 2024
- Incident date
- Jan 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherJan 2024 · ODI 11565515Details +Close −
the CAR WAS BOUGHT IN May 24 of 2019. Since the car has been in the shop 4 times at JBA in Glen Burnie MD were I bought car From . Car been in Shop at JBA 01/29/2020 -Coolant Leaking , Was back in Shop 07/25/2022 - Water Pump Leaking , Car was Leaking Coolant, Back in shop October 2023 - For Over heating , Cooling System, Here we are January of 2024 car going back in shop at JBA or Cooling Issues
- Reported
- Jan 2024
- Incident date
- Jan 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherJul 2019 · ODI 11232258Details +Close −
VEHICLE IS MAKING A LOUD 'HOWLING' NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO FIX TO IT.
- Reported
- Jul 2019
- Incident date
- Jul 2019
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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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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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. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
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.