Component Record

Chevrolet Sonic 2012 Power Train Problems

154 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic - 44% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage154 complaints

154 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V315000Reported June 12, 2014 - 21,567 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 21,567 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine87 Electrical System59 Unknown Or Other46 Air Bags34 Suspension19 Fuel and Propulsion System18

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.