Model year
2020 Chevrolet Sonic
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 10 complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Sonic (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), POWER TRAIN (3), ENGINE (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 29 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2012 354 complaints
- 2013 217 complaints
- 2014 150 complaints
- 2015 114 complaints
- 2016 48 complaints
- 2017 37 complaints
- 2018 15 complaints
- 2019 8 complaints
- 2020 10 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.126 | NHTSA photo |
| 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.126 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic · 1.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Sonic 5 · 1.4L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Chevrolet Sonic at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.