How many brake complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?

NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, making up 11% of the 217 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this year.

At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2013 Sonic?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 33,850 miles.

Did the 2013 Sonic brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 1 injury to brake-related complaints on the 2013 Sonic, with no fires reported.

How does 2013 compare to other Sonic model years for brake complaints?

The 2013 Sonic's 23 brake complaints and 11% share are higher than 2014 (13 complaints, 9%) and most other years, though 2017 had a higher share at 14%.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 11% of its 217 total complaints that year. There are no related brake recalls, and the median mileage at failure was 33,850 miles.

Brakes complaints: 23; 11% of 217
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 33,850 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners describe the brake pedal traveling to the floor with no stopping power, in one case traced to a defective master brake cylinder.
Several report a grinding noise when braking that dealers did not diagnose or repair.
Some describe the pedal feeling hard and unresponsive, tracing back to a stuck brake booster check valve and a seized vacuum pump.
Owners report brake pedal failure leading to a crash, including one case where the car did not stop from about 25 mph.
A few mention brake trembling or shaking when stopping, with dealers suggesting worn rotors.

When 2013 Chevrolet Sonic brake complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2013, latest Jul 10, 2020.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Jul 2020; peak Dec 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Sonic model year

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

20110 (0%)
201226 (7%)
201323 (11%)
201413 (9%)
20159 (8%)
20165 (10%)
20175 (14%)
20181 (7%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?: NHTSA lists 23 brake complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, making up 11% of the 217 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for this year.
At what mileage do brake problems usually show up on the 2013 Sonic?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 33,850 miles.
Did the 2013 Sonic brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 3 crashes and 1 injury to brake-related complaints on the 2013 Sonic, with no fires reported.
How does 2013 compare to other Sonic model years for brake complaints?: The 2013 Sonic's 23 brake complaints and 11% share are higher than 2014 (13 complaints, 9%) and most other years, though 2017 had a higher share at 14%.