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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1G1JC5SH1E4173479 · Checked Aug 22, 2026
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1G1JC5SH1E4•••••• 2014 Chevrolet SONIC

This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2014 Chevrolet SONIC build (4 vs 2).

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131on the model
70builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 2 Steering 2 Service Brakes 1 Power Train 1

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Steering Apr 2026
Power steering light came on while Driving and lost power steering assist control. Almost crashed while turning down the street
Service Brakes Oct 2016
Brake pedal feels too soft and causes the car to have problems with making smooth stops. I noticed this change in october 2016. This problem is particularly dangerous when you are required to make sudden stops at intersections or in heavy traffic. This happens when driving on…
Power Train Jan 2016
Transmission has always had problems hard shift/no shift slipping at 60k had to be fixed but still acts up. Engine coolant pump had to be replaced within a year of purchase and it was not covered by warranty and 3 thermostat housings have been put on. Upon placing the vehicle in…
Steering Mar 2015
A few years ago my power steering went on. It was still under warranty and I took it to the dealership to get replaced right after the warranty expired the power steering went out again. Currently my AC is broken and I've spent a good bit of money trying to fix it; yet it still…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1JC5SH1E4173479 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.