2020 Chevrolet Sonic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,400 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Engine Cooling System (Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet) The vehicle suffered a premature structural failure of the factory engine coolant thermostat housing. The component, which is manufactured fro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 22, 2026 · Engine
“Purchased from Carvana. Nine days after purchase came out to a dead battery took it to the authorized dealer and they said the battery was a bad cell battery. Replace the battery. Six days after they”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic (Sonic 5). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 29 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 26 / 34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Chevrolet Sonic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Sonic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Chevrolet Sonic | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 7 | 354 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 6 | 217 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 4 | 150 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 3 | 114 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2 | 48 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Sonic | 0 | 37 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Sonic | 1 | 14 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Sonic | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Sonic | 0 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2020 Chevrolet Sonic
How do I know if my 2020 Chevrolet Sonic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.