With 1 recalls and 14 complaints, the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

18V3420002018-27-05

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.

In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 14 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System2

02Engine1

03Fuel System, Gasoline,engine1

04Unknown Or Other1

05Air Bags1

14 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Sonic Fuel Economy

28–32mpg combined

25-28city

34-37hwy

$2,100-$2,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic ranges from 28 to 32 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Sonic - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Manual 6-spd

32mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city37 hwy~$2,100/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city35 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Sonic - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city35 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Sonic 5 - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city35 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Sonic - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Sonic 5 - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

1.8L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city34 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2018 Chevrolet Sonic

34States

27%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (13%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

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 2018.

2018 Chevrolet Sonic Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic a good car to buy?

The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

Depending on configuration, the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic delivers 28–32 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic, based on 14 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.