How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have?

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Sonic, which is about 5% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2012 Sonic.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Sonic?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 44,000 miles.

Did any 2012 Sonic fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires among the 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Sonic.

What kinds of fuel system problems do 2012 Sonic owners report?

Owners report stalling at low speeds, rough or surging idle, fuel odor inside the cabin, and in one case a dealer-diagnosed failed fuel module.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, about 5% of its 354 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 44,000, and one crash was reported. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 18; 5% of 354
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 44,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine stalling when pulling out from a stop or at low speeds with the clutch pushed in, followed by a delay of several seconds before the car will restart.
Some describe rough or erratic idle that swings between roughly 200 and 3,000 rpm while stopped, sometimes with the idle climbing on its own.
Several owners report a strong fuel odor coming through the ventilation system, in one case alongside a popping noise from the steering wheel.
Owners describe the check engine light coming on with a gasoline smell, followed by the engine shutting off while driving, especially near stop lights.
One owner reported the dealer diagnosing a failed fuel module after the front end jerked, the traction control and check engine lights came on, and the vehicle stalled at 55 mph.
One report describes sudden unintended acceleration from a stop that resulted in a crash.

When 2012 Chevrolet Sonic fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 5, 2012, latest Jan 14, 2024.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2012 to Jan 2024; peak Dec 2012 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Sonic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20110 (0%)
201218 (5%)
201314 (6%)
201416 (11%)
201512 (11%)
20165 (10%)
20174 (11%)
20182 (14%)
20192 (25%)
20201 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have?: NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Sonic, which is about 5% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2012 Sonic.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 Sonic?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 44,000 miles.
Did any 2012 Sonic fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows one crash and zero fires among the 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Sonic.
What kinds of fuel system problems do 2012 Sonic owners report?: Owners report stalling at low speeds, rough or surging idle, fuel odor inside the cabin, and in one case a dealer-diagnosed failed fuel module.