Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic peaked in 2024, with 7 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2019 Chevrolet Sonic
Sedan, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jul 16, 2019 to Nov 13, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints8Below the median 2019 sedan
Severity index0.02019 sedans average 8.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
8 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 13, 2024Failure Nov 8, 2024Brandywine, MDElectrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system
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
NHTSA complaint 11625053 - Filed Jul 29, 2024Failure Jul 25, 202481,400 milesDu Bois, PAEngine and engine cooling
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.
NHTSA complaint 11605200 - Filed May 24, 2024Failure May 24, 202447,600 milesMurfreesboro, TNTurbo/supercharger
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.
NHTSA complaint 11590570 - Filed Apr 24, 2024Failure Apr 22, 2024Pittsburgh, PAEngine
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.
NHTSA complaint 11585009 - Filed Feb 5, 2024Failure Jan 1, 2020Glen Burnie, MDFuel/propulsion system
cooling ISSUES - the WATER PUMPLE , cooling TANK . the WHOLE COOLING . my CARE HAS BEEN SHOP 5 TIMES AT JBA for cooling system
NHTSA complaint 11569927 - Filed Feb 5, 2024Failure Jan 1, 2020Glen Burnie, MDUnknown or other
Cooling Issues with 2019
NHTSA complaint 11569911 - Filed Jan 15, 2024Failure Jan 1, 2020Glen Burnie, MDUnknown or other
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
NHTSA complaint 11565515 - Filed Jul 16, 2019Failure Jul 9, 201925 milesMalden, MAUnknown or other
VEHICLE IS MAKING A LOUD 'HOWLING' NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO FIX TO IT.
NHTSA complaint 11232258
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
580 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- PIT5698F Sep 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it. - PIP4902W Sep 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. - PIT5099J Jul 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PI to help diagnose A/C concern - PIT3271Q Apr 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available. - PIP6104 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect. - PIP4902V Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. - PIT6425D Mar 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss - PIT6425C Jan 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's - PIP4902U Jan 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. - 25-NA-156 Jun 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Tire Sidewall Irregularities. - 00-06-01-026R Jun 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage. - PIT5214G Nov 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of Genera… - 23-NA-153 May 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay. - PIT6425B Oct 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's - PIT6425A Oct 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's - 13598 Sep 9, 2025 · Other
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH - PIP4902T Aug 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. - PIC5650M Aug 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B306… - 15-NA-010 May 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in other states. - PIT6180A Jun 10, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates assistance in locating the Rear seat belt comfort guides in the parts catalog. - PIP4902S Jun 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance. - N252494770-01 Jun 20, 2025 · Service Campaign
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owne… - N252494770 Jun 17, 2025 · Service Campaign
Amendments to the Song-Beverly Act (SBA) California warranty law provides vehicle owners with an opportunity to submit a written notice to GM before filing a lawsuit seeking a vehicle repurchase. If such a notice is not provided to GM, then the vehicle owne… - PI0281L Apr 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. - 25-NA-100 Apr 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California Emission State may be entitled to the 7 year, 70,000-mile Emission Select State Comp… - PIT5074R May 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. - PIT5074R May 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. - PIT5074R May 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. - 07-00-89-037W Apr 8, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. - 25-NA-087 Apr 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs. - 25-NA-052 Mar 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system. - 13-08-116-001K Mar 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them. - 24-NA-098 Mar 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information. - 25-NA-065 Mar 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis. - 15-06-03-001F Mar 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries. - 08-03-10-006I Mar 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides a procedure on how to clean and resurface aluminum wheel bead seats for vehicles that have the condition of Tire Slowly Goes Flat, Tire Air Loss, Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Illuminated, Aluminum Wheel Bead Seat Corrosion. - 25-NA-052 Mar 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to oil in system. - 17-NA-073 Mar 5, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. - 05-03-07-009L Feb 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles. - 11-00-89-005Y Feb 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only). - 05-08-51-001L Feb 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film. - 16-NA-109 Feb 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on the gear. - 07-00-89-037V Feb 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. - PIP5358D Feb 20, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessm… - 22-NA-244 Jan 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period. - 22-NA-074 Jan 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. - 21-NA-043 Jan 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. - 21-NA-135 Jan 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information to inform dealership personnel about Law Enforcement and Government vehicles that request to disable or enable content. - 10-08-110-001L Jan 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats. - 01-08-42-001Q Jan 27, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines. - 09-06-04-026Z Jan 9, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2. - 07-00-89-037U Jan 4, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs. - 20-NA-132 Jan 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. - 18-NA-263 Dec 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for variable diagnostic time allowances on select labor operations (U.S. Only). - 08-07-30-035I Nov 27, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid. - 19-NA-219 Nov 22, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue. - PIT5962B Dec 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses. - PIT5074Q Dec 7, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probin… - 21-NA-043 Nov 5, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer. - PIP6015 Oct 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer a process for accessing the procedure to add attachments to a GM technical assistance case using the dealer case management tool.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.