2014 Chevrolet Sonic electrical system problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle keeps throwing error code P2138 there is a current known issue that GM is aware of see notice 070604019F. Water gets in the electrical connections of sensors and is an issue as it causes check engine light and can decrease power of the acceleration of the vehicle which is a safety hazard…”
filed Oct 15, 2024
“The car is completely shutting off all power while driving. The doors will start locking and unlocking and the no power at all. I have taken it to multiple mechanic and it reads no codes. It has done this to me on the Highway. car was completely stopped and i was very lucky a car did not hit me. it…”
filed Jun 15, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after…Campaign 16V257000 · Apr 28, 2016
Electrical System problems in other Sonic years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sonic | 5 | 14% |
| 2016 Sonic | 11 | 23% |
| 2015 Sonic | 34 | 30% |
| 2013 Sonic | 56 | 26% |
| 2012 Sonic | 59 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.