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2015 Chevrolet Sonic consumer reviews

$14,245–$16,095 MSRP range
side view of 2015 Sonic Chevrolet
(104 reviews)
77% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.0
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Nothing but issues since having this vehicle.

Nothing but issues since having this vehicle. Despite keeping up with routine maintenance and treating this car far better than it has treated me, it has been a nightmare of repairs and cheaply made parts.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Code 52

I bought this car used a month ago. It had to go through a lot of prep work. Since then the Code 52 is a constant every time you start the engine. The mechanic said just hit the menu button it resets. Said not to worry about it. But I do. It’s just wrong as far as I’m concerned. Why have a code pop for no reason. Other than that I like the car a lot.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I wouldn't be buying another Chevy again.

Well I hed to get my motor mounts done. Not even 3 years old. Plus the paint job suck. I will never buy another chevy for vehicles again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car for a tight budget

It's unfortunate the previous owners of the recent reviews had terrible ownership experiences . I have used this car for nearly four years without a single problem. Fun to drive, very spirited, great gas mileage, and outstanding handling at highway speeds. At 95,000 miles, no squeaks, wind noise, or rattles. its still very solid. Would highly recommend if you find a well cared for one. My only complaint is you would be hard pressed to fit four ave. size people at one time. But on the plus side it can fit in small spaces.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Cheap plastic motor parts

I just paid 2300 to repair weak plastic Chinese I tetnsl motor parts! First noticed two oil spots on driveway. Took it in and it had 4 fails. Took a day to get parts. And two long days to do the work! I would buy this again!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Pretty good, but

Purchased the 2015 Chevy sonic at a dealer used for almost 15,000 miles that’s a lot for a used vehicle but with the market the way it is now used. Vehicles are a lot more expensive. Good thing I got the extended warranty on the unit because about six months later, the engine started heating up to where the check engine light would come on took it to you a Chevy dealer and not the dealer I bought it from and they found it needed a new radiator thermostat and oil seal gasket still cost me almost $300 but it would’ve cost me over 2300 to repair it my warranty is for 72 months or 80,000 miles which is great since I don’t actually drive it that much gas mileage is really good at it it’s a turbo so it really has a lot of power but one of the thing I noticed is that the car was clear coated And the rear bumper is starting to peel off the clearcoat

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The worst

Worst car ever. DO NOT buy this kind of car. .take my advice. It is a big headache. A big no no no no no no.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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TOO MANY PROBLEMS.

TO MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER LEAKAGE, CAR ACTS LIKE IT'S POSSESSED AT TIMES. OTHERWISE IT'S A REALLY NICE RIDE AND HANDLES WELL. IT ONLY HAS 11 7,662 ON IT AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE. I BOUGHT IT WHEN IT HAD 115,447. I HAVEN'T EVEN PUT 2000 MILES ON IT. I WISH CHEVY WOULD GIVE ME A FREE COMPUTER SCAN OR SOME MECHANIC THAT WON'T RIP ME OFF.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Don't buy a sonic or Chevy period

This car is a piece of xxxx .4 broken motormounts Over heating Front end problems out the arse. I will never buy another Chevy product as long as I live .their customer service is also xxxx .

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Wishing I hadn't chosen this as my new car.

First trip FL to WV car wouldnt run and radio was still on. 2nd trip car ran but everything else stopped. Headache ever since. 😭

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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