The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 48 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has accumulated 48 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other6

02Electrical System6

03Air Bags6

04Engine4

05Electronic Stability Control (esc),engine2

48 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Sonic Fuel Economy

28–32mpg combined

24-28city

33-38hwy

$2,100-$2,400/yr

With 12 configurations tested, the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from 28 to 32 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Sonic - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city38 hwy~$2,100/yr8/10 Clean

Sonic - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city34 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 RS - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic RS - Manual 6-spd

29mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city33 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 RS - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic RS - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Chevrolet Sonic

34States

27%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

5913%

ILIllinois

368%

TXTexas

317%

PAPennsylvania

245%

MOMissouri

225%

INIndiana

184%

CACalifornia

184%

MIMichigan

174%

OKOklahoma

174%

DCWashington DC

163%

MDMaryland

143%

GAGeorgia

143%

OHOhio

133%

NCNorth Carolina

133%

AZArizona

112%

WAWashington

102%

DEDelaware

92%

VAVirginia

92%

NYNew York

92%

OROregon

92%

WIWisconsin

82%

MN7

NJNew Jersey

72%

TNTennessee

72%

CO6

KY6

AL5

NE5

NH5

NV5

IA4

WV4

ME3

UT3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic a good car to buy?

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has its strengths and its watch-outs. Owners report unknown or other as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

You'll get between 28 and 32 MPG combined from the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?

Out of 48 owner complaints, unknown or other issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.