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2016 Chevrolet Sonic
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 | 276 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 36 | 30 | 295 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 24 | 34 | 28 | 318 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 34 | 29 | 305 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehic
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
69 complaints filed by owners for this model year (11 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
EPA figures for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic (2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.