Chevrolet · Sonic · 2019
2019 Chevrolet Sonic
0
Recalls
8
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic has no recalls and 8 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2019 Chevrolet Sonic
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 8
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
12.6% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Owner Complaints
8 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 8, 2024
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 25, 2024
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 24, 2024
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.
ENGINE
Apr 22, 2024
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 1, 2020
Cooling Issues with 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 1, 2020
cooling ISSUES - the WATER PUMPLE , cooling TANK . the WHOLE COOLING . my CARE HAS BEEN SHOP 5 TIMES AT JBA for cooling system
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 1, 2020
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 9, 2019
VEHICLE IS MAKING A LOUD 'HOWLING' NOISE. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS NO FIX TO IT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic have?
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
NHTSA has received 8 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic are unknown or other (3 reports), engine and engine cooling (2 reports), fuel/propulsion system (1 reports).
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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