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Chevrolet Sonic power train problems by year

228 NHTSA owner complaints name the power train across 6 Sonic model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 154 reports.

YearPower Train reportsShare
2017 Sonic13%
2016 Sonic36%
2015 Sonic1211%
2014 Sonic2013%
2013 Sonic3818%
2012 Sonic15444%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the power train. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.