How many 2013 Chevrolet Sonic owners reported transmission problems?

NHTSA lists 38 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2013 Sonic, which is 18% of all 217 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Sonic.

At what mileage do 2013 Sonic transmission problems typically appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 52,500 miles.

Did any 2013 Sonic transmission complaints involve crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this area, with no reported fires.

Is the 2013 Sonic worse for transmission complaints than other Sonic years?

Among Sonic model years listed, 2012 had the highest share at 44% of complaints in this area, while 2013 follows at 18%, higher than most later years like 2015 through 2017.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 18% of all 217 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 52,500 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 38; 18% of 217
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 52,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Transmission seals and gaskets fail and leak fluid, sometimes requiring seal replacement under warranty.
Shift button on the gear selector sticks or gets stuck depressed, letting the shifter move between gears or park without holding the button in.
Vehicle lunges or jolts forward unexpectedly at low speed or when stopped, in one case tied to a 1-2-3-4 clutch replacement.
Transmission hesitates or fails to fully engage during highway driving, including a case where the shifter could not be moved out of gear at speed.
Owners report surging or jolting near shift points during automatic transmission operation, especially on first drive of the day.

When 2013 Chevrolet Sonic transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 25, 2013, latest Mar 27, 2025.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Mar 2025; peak Feb 2015 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sonic model year

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

20110 (0%)
2012154 (44%)
201338 (18%)
201420 (13%)
201512 (11%)
20163 (6%)
20171 (3%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)
20203 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Chevrolet Sonic owners reported transmission problems?: NHTSA lists 38 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain area for the 2013 Sonic, which is 18% of all 217 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2013 Sonic.
At what mileage do 2013 Sonic transmission problems typically appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 52,500 miles.
Did any 2013 Sonic transmission complaints involve crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to complaints in this area, with no reported fires.
Is the 2013 Sonic worse for transmission complaints than other Sonic years?: Among Sonic model years listed, 2012 had the highest share at 44% of complaints in this area, while 2013 follows at 18%, higher than most later years like 2015 through 2017.