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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.
Owner complaints (37)
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic (6 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #6 for the most complaints (median 48).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2017 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Chevrolet Sonic version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Sonic 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Sonic 1.8 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonic 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonic 5 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Sonic 5 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Sonic 5 1.8 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonic 5 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.