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2019 Chevrolet Sonic Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

11/100

#9 most-complained of 10 Sonic years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic has 8 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 11 out of 100 — #9 highest of 10 Sonic model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29
26 city / 34.5 hwy

Top 2019 Chevy Sonic problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (50%)
  2. Other3 (38%)
  3. Fuel System2 (25%)
  4. Electrical System1 (13%)
2019 Chevrolet Sonic complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2019Jan 2024Feb 2024Apr 2024May 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024
10 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2019 to Nov 2024; peak Nov 2024 (3).

2019 Chevrolet Sonic recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2019 Chevrolet Sonic fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26 MPG
Highway
34.5 MPG
Combined
29 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,250
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Sonic years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good4437029
2018Best2214129.5
2019Best118029
2020Good3310029

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic ranks #9 of 10 among Sonic model years (Complaint Index 11/100, verdict: Best). It has 8 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and electrical system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 47,600 miles.
Does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic?
EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.