How many engine complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have?

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, which makes up 24% of the 114 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic engine?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the engine problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic.

At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Sonic engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2015 Sonic is 46,170 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

What engine symptoms do 2015 Sonic owners report?

Owners report coolant leaks and corrosion, intermittent loss of power or stalling, vibration at idle, and in one case a blown head gasket on a turbo model.

Are engine complaints worse for the 2015 Sonic than other years?

The 2015 Sonic's engine complaints are 24% of its total complaints, lower than the 2012 (28%), 2013 (30%), and 2017 (57%) model years by share.

2015 Chevrolet Sonic Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 24% of its 114 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 46,170 miles. No engine-related recall is on file for this year.

Engine complaints: 27; 24% of 114
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,170 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Coolant leaks and radiator or thermostat corrosion appear early, with owners reporting they had to keep adding coolant and smelling burning odors while driving.
Some owners describe the engine cutting out or disappearing in power briefly while driving, tied to a recurring diagnostic code.
Vibration at idle and while braking, paired with a check engine light and weak acceleration, led one owner to replace the ignition coil and boot.
A turbocharged model owner reported repeated coolant leaks, a fuel thermostat replacement, and a blown head gasket after multiple shop visits.
Electrical glitches accompanied some engine stalling events, with dashboard lights, door locks, and power steering cutting out along with the engine shutting down.

When 2015 Chevrolet Sonic engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 3, 2017, latest Feb 3, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2017 to Feb 2025; peak Jan 2021 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2015 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 many engine complaints does the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic have?: NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, which makes up 24% of the 114 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic engine?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls for the engine problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Sonic engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2015 Sonic is 46,170 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
What engine symptoms do 2015 Sonic owners report?: Owners report coolant leaks and corrosion, intermittent loss of power or stalling, vibration at idle, and in one case a blown head gasket on a turbo model.
Are engine complaints worse for the 2015 Sonic than other years?: The 2015 Sonic's engine complaints are 24% of its total complaints, lower than the 2012 (28%), 2013 (30%), and 2017 (57%) model years by share.