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Chevrolet Sonic
Model Overview
This is Chevrolet's subcompact car model, which comes in hatchback and sedan body styles.
The Sonic drives with a grown-up feel uncharacteristic for this category, which is bolstered by an available turbo engine with generous power that belies the car's entry-level price point, . The cabin is compact, but features plenty of useful storage. We appreciate the early Sonic's youthful look, but a 2017 update brought more mature styling.
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Owner Scores
Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
10
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Dogbert
Perfect car
November 23, 2017
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Overall Score
I love this car, this is my first car and it is just perfect. The features that this small car offers for the price is amazing, I cannot speak more highly of this car.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-412
Recall date
2023-07-27
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N232413120
Units Affected:
101
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk:
An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.
Recall number
2018-278
Recall date
2018-05-24
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
18178
Units Affected:
11
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver’s seat frame may not have been properly welded during the manufacturing process, reducing the strength of the seat back. In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat back may fail, creating an increased risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the driver’s seat back.
Recall number
2017-051
Recall date
2017-02-03
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15123
Units Affected:
30,330
Notification Type:
Inconsequential
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The headlamp high-beam lens is not marked with the bulb type, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: An manufacturing change has been undertaken to prevent this non-compliance condition from continuing. No corrective recall action is required as the non-compliance condition is deemed to be non-safety related.
Recall number
2016-292
Recall date
2016-06-08
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
45340
Units Affected:
1,882
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The radio software may fail to provide an audible warning/reminder chime that meets the requirements of the standard when the key is left in the ignition and the driver door is opened, or when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt. This can sometimes occur when the driver turns the ignition off with the headlamp or hazard warning flashers on and then restarts the vehicle while the radio is going through the “sleep” sequence. The loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft, and may fail to alert the driver that he or she is unbelted, increasing the risk of injury to the driver in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the radio with corrected operating software. Note: This recall involves vehicles that were previously repaired under recall 2016-191 that now require re-inspection and repair.
Recall number
2016-191
Recall date
2016-04-28
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
17130
Units Affected:
29,849
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection. The radio software may fail to provide an audible warning/reminder chime that meets the requirements of the standard if the ignition key is left in the off position and the driver delays opening the driver’s door for more than 10 minutes, or opens and closes the door several times. The loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the radio with corrected operating software.
Recall number
2015-279
Recall date
2015-06-25
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15504
Units Affected:
4,592
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection, and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection. The radio may become inoperative, causing a no-chime condition and disabling the audible warning if the key is in the ignition and the driver’s door is opened, or if a front outboard seat belt is not buckled. A loss of the seat belt audible warning may increase the likelihood of a front outboard occupant being unbelted, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Similarly, the loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft. Correction: Dealers are to program the radio with updated software.
Recall number
2014-382
Recall date
2014-09-09
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14537
Units Affected:
31
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a loss of electrical connection in the steering column may prevent the second stage of the driver’s front airbag from deploying in crash events where second stage deployment is warranted. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver. Correction: Dealers will test the terminals in the clock spring connector, and any loose terminals found will be replaced.
Recall number
2014-306
Recall date
2014-07-22
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12261B
Units Affected:
5,003
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the primary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted). Failure of an airbag to deploy correctly could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2012368.
Recall number
2014-274
Recall date
2014-07-03
System affected
Accessories
Model year(s) affected
2012 2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14257
Units Affected:
17,144
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -25C). This could create an electrical shock hazard, which could result in personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater cord.
Recall number
2014-229
Recall date
2014-06-12
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14234
Units Affected:
3,337
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine and 6 speed automatic transmission, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture, disabling transmission gears 3 through 6. If this were to occur while the transmission is in 1st or 2nd gear, the transmission would fail to up-shift past 2nd gear, limiting vehicle speed. If this were to occur while the transmission is in 3rd through 6th gear, motive power would be lost and the vehicle would coast until vehicle speed was reduced to allow the transmission to down-shift to 2nd gear. Limited vehicle speed or a loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft.
Recall number
2014-213
Recall date
2014-06-06
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12261
Units Affected:
5,003
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the primary or secondary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted). Failure of an airbag to deploy correctly could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2014306.
Recall number
2013-356
Recall date
2013-10-16
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13158
Units Affected:
1,140
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn, may not react in a timely manner when the driver does apply the brakes. As such, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module. Note: This recall supersedes 2013-176.
Recall number
2013-334
Recall date
2013-09-27
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
13296
Units Affected:
96
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a fuel tank support strap bracket may have been welded incorrectly and could separate. This could potentially result in damage to the fuel tank and fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the bracket and replace if necessary.
Recall number
2012-368
Recall date
2012-10-30
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12261
Units Affected:
1,011
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the primary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted). Failure of an airbag to deploy correctly could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil.
Recall number
2012-304
Recall date
2012-09-17
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12209
Units Affected:
120
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not alert the driver. As a result, the driver’s intentions to turn may not be conveyed clearly to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle’s key fobs.
Recall number
2012-283
Recall date
2012-08-17
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12176
Units Affected:
7,161
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain units, the windshield washer hose may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to clean the windshield. This could impede the driver's visibility, possibly causing a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will secure the windshield washer hose.
Recall number
2011-440
Recall date
2011-12-23
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
11354
Units Affected:
1,215
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front brake inner and/or outer pads may have been omitted during vehicle assembly. This could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front brakes and, as necessary, install brake pads, and replace the calipers and rotors.
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