2015 Chevrolet Sonic: check engine light

11 of the 114 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 40,100
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 215 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2020
2
2019
1
2018
1
2017
6
2016
8
2015
11
2014
21
2013
22
2012
41

What owners say

Filed Feb 3, 2025 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Stalls when reduced speed. CEL constant. Codes indicate Emission promlem. Cleared by replacing intake valve. CEL came back on.

Filed Mar 19, 2024 · Engine · 117,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The traction control and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · ID

Dashboard speed indicator dimming and getting brighter for no reason. no warning lamps. Check engine lamp turned on then after fueling vehicle engine won't start, or won't shut off. Vehicle is an automatic transmission. A button must be engaged to put vehicle in park, drive, etc. The Button often sticks and keys cannot be removed because the transmission won't go in to park . On July 17 the button popped out while driving. This could have stranded myself or my family. The cause of the issue is unknown, but drivers may become distracted when the end of the automatic gear shift lever pops out or as in my case when putting the vehicle into park it pops out and breaks off entirely. I believe it to be a defective part that can easily break. My vehicle has less than 70,000 miles. It has not been assessed by an insurance agent or dealership yet

Filed Apr 14, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 39,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet sonic. The contact stated that the air conditioner was inoperable. The contact stated she noticed that there was a consistence of white snow underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while driving, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to dyer chevrolet (1000 us-1, vero beach, fl 32960, (772) 617-4793) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the air compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that she was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · 75,000 miles · DE

I took my car in for the recall for the manifold. Within 30 days, the check engine light was on. Took it in for service for that, all or the o2 sensors had gone bad, a crack in the housing at the thermostat and a few other things. Got it back and 100 miles later the check engine light comes on again. The catalytic converter is bad.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Engine · 30,345 miles · IL

Vehicle felt like it was vibrating while in idle and when pressing down on the brakes. There was very low acceleration and it felt like my car was in neutral. I was driving on a city street going about 20-25 MPH. The check engine light turned on. I took my car in and had to have the ignition coil and ignition boot replaced at 30,345 miles.

Filed Jun 22, 2019 · Engine · 7,200 miles · MO

Antifreeze overflow has a leak and is bubbling over the engine light on even after taking it to chevy dealer. Car stuttered and had bad smell air does not get cool we had to pull over and the second time this happened the car would not start

Filed Mar 25, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Light come on check engine and the road slipping sign

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · 40,100 miles · MA

Car has rough idle and when parked running the car it stalls out. Also after putting gas in the gas tank the car will not turn over to start. The check engine light is on now too. The car wants to stall at intersections and in traffic.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Fuel system · 19,890 miles · TX

2015 chevrolet sonic hatchback ltz- fuel filler tube leaking at tank connection, causing gas to spill out on ground. Could be a potential a fire/explosion hazzard. Discovered when check engine light was activated. Ran an odbii code check indicating a p0442 error "emission system leak-small". Observed gas flowing to the ground as the car was being filled with gas. Had the car less than 1-week after purchasing "used" with 19k miles.