Model year guide

2011 Chevrolet Sonic

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2011 Chevrolet Sonic is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 11 on record.

2011 Chevrolet Sonic — representative photo
Representative photo

2011 Chevrolet Sonic at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2011 Chevrolet Sonic recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 284

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 284.

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Bulletin PIT3271Q · Apr 2026

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Bulletin PIP6104 · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902V · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902U · Jan 2026

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General M…

Bulletin PIT5214G · Nov 2025

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

Bulletin 13598 · Sep 2025

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902T · Aug 2025

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060,…

Bulletin PIC5650M · Aug 2025

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902S · Jun 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SONIC. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the Chevrolet Sonic

The Chevrolet Sonic may refer to:Chevrolet Sonic (crossover), a subcompact crossover SUV sold from 2026 Chevrolet Sonic (2012), a subcompact hatchback/sedan, the second generation of the Chevrolet Aveo

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2011 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet Sonic model years

2011 Chevrolet Sonic — frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2011 Chevrolet Sonic. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.