The manufacturer filed it. Here it is, by model.
Early Warning Reporting · Chevrolet
Chevrolet Sonic: deaths and injuries the manufacturer reported to NHTSA
Chevrolet reported 479 incidents alleging a death or injury in a Chevrolet Sonic, model years 2012–2020, in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21), through 2026 Q1. Each is a claim the manufacturer received, not a finding; NHTSA does not verify them.
479 incidents reported
59 deaths, as claimed
542 injuries, as claimed
2012–2020 model years named
By model year
Source: manufacturer EWR death and injury reports and production reports| Model year | Incidents | Killed | Injured | Built | Per 100,000 built |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 122 | 3 | 143 | — | — |
| 2013 | 101 | 12 | 107 | — | — |
| 2014 | 105 | 18 | 111 | — | — |
| 2015 | 73 | 15 | 83 | — | — |
| 2016 | 34 | 2 | 42 | — | — |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 | 28 | 44,728 | 42 |
| 2018 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 20,267 | 84 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 13,035 | 38 |
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 15,917 | 19 |
The model year is the one the manufacturer named in the report. A model year with its own page links to it. “Built” is the manufacturer’s cumulative production for the model year from its latest Early Warning production report; the rate is incidents per 100,000 of them.
By the system the claimant named
Source: as the manufacturer reported it| System named | Incidents | Killed |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 341 | 34 |
| Seat Belts | 29 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 4 |
| Steering System | 23 | 3 |
| Service Brake System | 21 | 0 |
| No System/Component Specified | 21 | 9 |
| Fire | 18 | 7 |
| Seats | 14 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 0 |
| Latch | 13 | 0 |
| Visibility | 13 | 1 |
| Service Brake System, Air | 13 | 0 |
| Rollover | 11 | 3 |
| Power Train | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and Cooling System | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| Other | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension System | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| ESC | 1 | 0 |
An incident naming several systems is counted under each. “Fire” and “Other” are categories in the rule, not systems.
Every one of these, dated and numbered
The defect dossier for the Chevrolet Sonic puts each report beside the recalls, investigations, bulletins and owner complaints on the same system, as a PDF and two CSVs: the Chevrolet Sonic, one system, every model year, numbered as exhibits.
The incidents, newest first
Source: VIN shown as NHTSA publishes it: the first eleven characters| Incident | Model year | State | Killed | Injured | Systems named | Reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | 2020 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2025 Q4 |
| 2025-06-04 | 2017 | CA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2025 Q2 |
| 2024-10-27 | 2017 | TX | 0 | 4 | Air Bags | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-10-23 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2024 Q4 |
| 2024-09-12 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2024 Q3 |
| not reported | 2019 | BR | 1 | 3 | No System/Component Specified | 2024 Q3 |
| 2024-04-29 | 2016 | MO | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2024 Q2 |
| 2023-10-12 | 2014 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2023 Q4 |
| 2023-09-06 | 2015 | TN | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2023 Q3 |
| not reported | 2016 | BR | 1 | 0 | Seat Belts | 2023 Q3 |
| not reported | 2015 | CO | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-07-11 | 2014 | NH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Rollover | 2023 Q3 |
| 2023-05-28 | 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-04-23 | 2015 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2023 Q2 |
| 2023-04-01 | 2016 | UT | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2023 Q4 |
| 2022-12-03 | 2013 | TN | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-10-11 | 2015 | MA | 0 | 1 | Structure · Rollover | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-09-04 | 2014 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-08-29 | 2013 | IL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2022 Q4 |
| 2022-08-01 | 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-07-30 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Structure | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-07-21 | 2013 | AR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| 2022-07-02 | 2017 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q3 |
| not reported | 2019 | BR | 1 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2022 Q2 |
| not reported | 2014 | BR | 1 | 1 | Air Bags | 2022 Q2 |
| 2022-05-03 | 2019 | NC | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2022 Q3 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Structure · Seats | 2022 Q1 |
| not reported | 2014 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags · Fire | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-10-30 | 2016 | — | 0 | 1 | Power Train · Seat Belts · Latch | 2022 Q1 |
| 2021-10-09 | 2015 | — | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-10-09 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2021 Q4 |
| 2021-08-27 | 2015 | TX | 2 | 0 | Structure · Fire | 2023 Q2 |
| 2021-07-30 | 2014 | GA | 0 | 1 | Seat Belts · Seats | 2022 Q4 |
| 2021-07-09 | 2015 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-07-06 | 2014 | NH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-07-04 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-07-02 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2021 Q3 |
| 2021-06-18 | 2017 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-05-29 | 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2021-02-02 | 2020 | — | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2021-01-10 | 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2021-01-09 | 2015 | UT | 0 | 3 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2023 Q2 |
| 2021-01-09 | 2019 | UZ | 1 | 0 | No System/Component Specified | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-12-26 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Fire | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-12-10 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-12-05 | 2014 | KY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| not reported | 2016 | CA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-11-26 | 2020 | UZ | 1 | 0 | No System/Component Specified | 2021 Q1 |
| 2020-11-04 | 2013 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-10-27 | 2018 | WA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-10-22 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-09-16 | 2012 | AR | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| not reported | 2014 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-31 | 2018 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-21 | 2016 | AR | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2020 Q3 |
| 2020-07-14 | 2018 | BR | 1 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q2 |
| 2020-07-03 | 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q4 |
| 2020-06-20 | 2016 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-06-09 | 2012 | NC | 0 | 1 | Steering System · Air Bags | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-05-22 | 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-04-11 | 2012 | NC | 0 | 2 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-03-26 | 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q2 |
| 2020-03-02 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-24 | 2012 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-20 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-15 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-02-03 | 2018 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2020-01-30 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-12-13 | 2015 | TN | 0 | 1 | Visibility · Fire | 2020 Q3 |
| not reported | 2018 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| not reported | 2015 | BR | 1 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-28 | 2014 | VA | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-20 | 2012 | MO | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-11-16 | 2018 | PA | 0 | 2 | Seats | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-16 | 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-11-14 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2020 Q1 |
| 2019-11-09 | 2013 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2020 Q2 |
| 2019-11-01 | 2014 | OH | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-23 | 2014 | MD | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-18 | 2018 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-06 | 2014 | KS | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-10-05 | 2017 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q4 |
| 2019-09-16 | 2017 | FL | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Fire | 2019 Q3 |
| not reported | 2018 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2019 Q3 |
| not reported | 2018 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-08-27 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-08-03 | 2015 | OR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-06-18 | 2012 | NY | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Seat Belts | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-06-16 | 2019 | IL | 0 | 5 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2019-06-05 | 2015 | AL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| not reported | 2013 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-05-23 | 2015 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-04-22 | 2012 | MN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2021 Q1 |
| 2019-04-08 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-03-31 | 2015 | IN | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2019 Q2 |
| 2019-03-25 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-03-08 | 2016 | NH | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-03-01 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seats | 2019 Q1 |
| not reported | 2015 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| not reported | 2014 | BR | 1 | 0 | No System/Component Specified | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-02-20 | 2013 | TN | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-24 | 2012 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-08 | 2015 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2019-01-03 | 2015 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| 2018-12-19 | 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-12-09 | 2013 | VA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| not reported | 2017 | AK | 0 | 2 | Visibility | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-29 | 2018 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-12 | 2013 | SC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-08 | 2014 | CO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-11-01 | 2012 | OR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Fire | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-08 | 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-10-05 | 2018 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-09-28 | 2016 | CO | 0 | 1 | Seats | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-09-27 | 2014 | VA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-09-18 | 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-09-10 | 2015 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q3 |
| 2018-09-08 | 2018 | OK | 0 | 2 | Steering System | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-09-06 | 2013 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-08-07 | 2015 | TN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-06 | 2014 | AL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-04 | 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-08-03 | 2015 | IN | 1 | 0 | No System/Component Specified | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-30 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 2 | Electrical System · Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-24 | 2018 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-17 | 2016 | IL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-13 | 2014 | OK | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-07-02 | 2012 | PA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-06-22 | 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-06-18 | 2012 | KY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Rollover | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-06-17 | 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-06-15 | 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-06-08 | 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2019 Q1 |
| not reported | 2016 | PR | 0 | 1 | Steering System · Power Train · Fire | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-05-18 | 2013 | CA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-05-15 | 2018 | MD | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Service Brake System, Air | 2018 Q4 |
| 2018-05-05 | 2013 | KY | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-05-04 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-25 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-25 | 2013 | MA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-19 | 2014 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-04-07 | 2014 | BR | 2 | 0 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-03-30 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-03-25 | 2016 | DE | 0 | 1 | Engine and Cooling System | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-03-24 | 2014 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-03-13 | 2015 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-03-08 | 2013 | OK | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-27 | 2013 | NE | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-19 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-04 | 2014 | MI | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-02-04 | 2013 | KY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-31 | 2017 | FL | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2018-01-21 | 2013 | NV | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Fire | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-19 | 2018 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-13 | 2014 | IL | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-08 | 2017 | TX | 1 | 3 | No System/Component Specified | 2018 Q2 |
| 2018-01-02 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2018-01-01 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-25 | 2017 | MD | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-18 | 2015 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-12-13 | 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-12-08 | 2015 | MA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-12-06 | 2016 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-12-03 | 2012 | AR | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-26 | 2017 | IL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-20 | 2012 | CO | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Speed Control | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-11-02 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-13 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q1 |
| 2017-10-13 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Rollover | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-12 | 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-10-07 | 2015 | VA | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-09-21 | 2014 | SC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-09-07 | 2013 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-09-06 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017 | — | 0 | 1 | Other | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-09-04 | 2016 | MO | 0 | 2 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-09-03 | 2017 | LA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-09-01 | 2014 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-29 | 2012 | AL | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-22 | 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-08-22 | 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-08-22 | 2012 | NY | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-27 | 2014 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-23 | 2015 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2017-07-07 | 2014 | — | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-07-01 | 2013 | — | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-26 | 2013 | TH | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-06-17 | 2015 | IL | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-06-16 | 2013 | — | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-06-11 | 2014 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-08 | 2015 | NC | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-06-06 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-06-06 | 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-06-04 | 2014 | NM | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| not reported | 2015 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| not reported | 2014 | BR | 2 | 0 | Fire | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-05-29 | 2013 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2018 Q3 |
| 2017-05-29 | 2013 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2018 Q2 |
| 2017-05-12 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2018 Q4 |
| 2017-05-11 | 2015 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2017 Q4 |
| 2017-05-08 | 2015 | TN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-05-06 | 2013 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2017 Q3 |
| 2017-05-02 | 2013 | MD | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-27 | 2012 | MI | 0 | 2 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-25 | 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-17 | 2012 | NM | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air · Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-14 | 2015 | IL | 0 | 1 | Power Train | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-13 | 2012 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Vehicle Speed Control | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-04-01 | 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-29 | 2012 | GA | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-29 | 2014 | — | 0 | 1 | Latch | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-17 | 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System · Service Brake System, Air · Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-16 | 2016 | VT | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-15 | 2012 | SC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-13 | 2016 | TN | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-12 | 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Power Train · Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-10 | 2016 | OK | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-03-10 | 2016 | OK | 0 | 1 | Electrical System · Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-05 | 2017 | NC | 0 | 2 | Electrical System · Power Train | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-04 | 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-03-03 | 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Steering System · Rollover | 2017 Q1 |
| not reported | 2012 | — | 0 | 5 | Latch | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-02-20 | 2014 | VA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-01-23 | 2014 | VA | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-01-17 | 2015 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags · Seat Belts | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-01-13 | 2012 | NC | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q2 |
| 2017-01-11 | 2013 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-01-06 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2017-01-04 | 2015 | IL | 0 | 2 | Steering System | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-12-28 | 2012 | UT | 0 | 2 | Air Bags | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-12-22 | 2015 | UT | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air · ESC | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-12-15 | 2012 | MI | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-12-11 | 2016 | BR | 1 | 0 | No System/Component Specified | 2018 Q1 |
| not reported | 2012 | HI | 0 | 2 | Steering System · Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-28 | 2015 | UT | 0 | 1 | Service Brake System, Air | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-19 | 2012 | KS | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-18 | 2014 | MO | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-17 | 2013 | IN | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-11-17 | 2013 | IN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-09 | 2012 | MD | 0 | 3 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-08 | 2013 | MO | 0 | 1 | Steering System · Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-11-07 | 2015 | OH | 0 | 1 | Fire | 2017 Q1 |
| 2016-11-02 | 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-09-25 | 2015 | TN | 0 | 1 | No System/Component Specified | 2017 Q2 |
| 2016-09-25 | 2015 | TN | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| 2016-09-24 | 2014 | CA | 0 | 1 | Air Bags | 2016 Q4 |
| not reported | 2013 | BR | 1 | 0 | Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-20 | 2016 | FL | 0 | 3 | Engine and Cooling System · Fire | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-19 | 2013 | TN | 0 | 4 | Air Bags | 2016 Q3 |
| 2016-08-16 | 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Visibility | 2016 Q3 |
The newest 250 of 479 are shown; all of them are in the defect dossier’s exhibits CSV.
Each row above is a claim or notice Chevrolet received alleging a death or injury in a Chevrolet Sonic and reported to NHTSA as 49 CFR 579.21 requires; NHTSA does not verify it, and a Sonic that sold more will have more rows. All Chevrolet models · What these reports are, and are not.