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2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 35 | 30 | 296 |
| 1.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 28 | 37 | 32 | 280 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 34 | 28 | 311 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 35 | 29 | 306 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign 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 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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
23 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?
EPA figures for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Seats. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic (2018 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.