2014 Chevrolet Sonic Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic overview page.
What owners report
“THE GEAR SHIFT BUTTON IS STICKING, WHICH IS POSING A HAZARD. THE CAR DOES NOT COMPLETE THE SHIFT OR RELEASE THE KEY UNTIL AFTER THE…”NHTSA complaint 11205910 — filed 05/06/2019
“THE BUTTON ON THE SIFTER HANDLE HAS BROKEN AND GETS STUCK IN ALLOWING THE SHIFT HANDLE TO MOVE FREELY. THIS HAS CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 11139035 — filed 10/08/2018
“I EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE AFTER I CAME HOME FROM WORK ONE NIGHT. WHEN I PLACED THE CAR IN PARK THE BUTTON WOULD NOT POP OUT…”NHTSA complaint 11099844 — filed 06/04/2018
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic: 20 of 149 complaints on file (13.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic have in total?
149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
