How many recalls does the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic have?

The 2011 Chevrolet Sonic has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2011 Chevrolet Sonic has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is unknown or other.

2011 Chevrolet Sonic Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The button on the gear shift knob sticks in allowing the vehicle to be shifted in or out of gear while moving. This problem also allows the vehicle transmission to not be properly placed in park thereby allowing it to roll and possibly cause injury to someone.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-11-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.