How common are engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?

NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2014 Sonic, which is 27% of all 150 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2014 Sonic engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Sonic is 36,691 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.

Did the 2014 Sonic engine issues cause any fires or crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 fires reported among the engine complaints, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries.

How does the 2014 Sonic compare to other Sonic years for engine complaints?

The 2014 Sonic's 27% share of engine-related complaints is lower than the 2013 model's 30% and the 2017 model's 57%, but higher than the 2015 model's 24%.

2014 Chevrolet Sonic Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 40 engine-related complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 27% of its 150 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 36,691. Two fires were reported and no crashes or injuries; no recalls are linked to this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 40; 27% of 150
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 36,692 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Sudden loss of engine power while driving, sometimes with loss of power steering, forcing the driver to shift to neutral or park to restart.
Under-hood smoke or fire reported while driving at low-to-moderate speeds, in some cases starting from the engine bay without a warning light.
Rough idle and stalling, including shaking or lunging at stops and high RPM swings after being put in park.
Abnormal engine noise paired with illuminated check engine or warning lights, sometimes linked to overheating or coolant loss.
Check engine light triggered by a catalytic converter fault code that reappeared after being cleared.
Coolant leaks from a plastic thermostat housing/water intake that warps under heat and drips even when parked.

When 2014 Chevrolet Sonic engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 7, 2014, latest Mar 2, 2026.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Feb 2019 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Sonic model year

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

20110 (0%)
201298 (28%)
201366 (30%)
201440 (27%)
201527 (24%)
201616 (33%)
201721 (57%)
20184 (29%)
20194 (50%)
20202 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?: NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2014 Sonic, which is 27% of all 150 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2014 Sonic engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2014 Sonic is 36,691 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
Did the 2014 Sonic engine issues cause any fires or crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 fires reported among the engine complaints, with 0 crashes and 0 injuries.
How does the 2014 Sonic compare to other Sonic years for engine complaints?: The 2014 Sonic's 27% share of engine-related complaints is lower than the 2013 model's 30% and the 2017 model's 57%, but higher than the 2015 model's 24%.