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2014 Chevrolet Sonic Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 13% of all 150 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 10 Sonic model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 68,516 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
20
13% of 150
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
68,516 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2014 Chevrolet Sonic transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 11, 2015, latest Jul 2, 2023.

2014 Chevrolet Sonic transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2015Aug 2017Feb 2018Oct 2018Jun 2019Sep 2019Sep 2020Jul 2023
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2015 to Jul 2023; peak Dec 2019 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 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.

  1. 20110 (0%)
  2. 2012154 (44%)
  3. 201338 (18%)
  4. 201420 (13%)
  5. 201512 (11%)
  6. 20163 (6%)
  7. 20171 (3%)
  8. 20180 (0%)
  9. 20190 (0%)
  10. 20203 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,516 miles.
Which Chevrolet Sonic year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has the most transmission complaints (154), compared with 20 for the 2014.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.