Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 113 complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, a high safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

113

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 113 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags18

02Electrical System12

03Unknown Or Other10

04Power Train8

05Engine6

113 total across 1 model years (2015–2015)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Sonic Fuel Economy

28–32mpg combined

24-28city

33-38hwy

$2,100-$2,400/yr

The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic delivers 28 to 32 MPG combined across 12 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Sonic - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean

Sonic - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr8/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr8/10 Clean

Sonic - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 RS - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic RS - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 RS - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic RS - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

34States

27%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 13%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

5913%

ILIllinois

368%

TXTexas

317%

PAPennsylvania

245%

MOMissouri

225%

INIndiana

184%

CACalifornia

184%

MIMichigan

174%

OKOklahoma

174%

DCWashington DC

163%

MDMaryland

143%

GAGeorgia

143%

OHOhio

133%

NCNorth Carolina

133%

AZArizona

112%

WAWashington

102%

DEDelaware

92%

VAVirginia

92%

NYNew York

92%

OROregon

92%

WIWisconsin

82%

MN7

NJNew Jersey

72%

TNTennessee

72%

CO6

KY6

AL5

NE5

NH5

NV5

IA4

WV4

ME3

UT3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2015.

2015 Chevrolet Sonic Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic a good car to buy?

The 2015 Chevrolet Sonic has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?

Depending on configuration, the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic delivers 28–32 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, based on 113 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.