2013 Chevrolet Sonic Review

2013 Chevrolet Sonic is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 173.10 in length and 59.70 in height. Made in United States, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has 14 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,295 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 12.20 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V and uses 25 of gasoline in the city and 25 on highways.

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Sonic
Trims Available: 14
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $15,295 USD
MPG: 25 City / 35 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 12 gallon

Chevrolet Sonic 2013 Trims

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Auto Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 35 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Auto 5-Door

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 35 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Manual Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 35 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LS Manual 5-Door

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 City / 35 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT Auto Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 27 City / 35 - 37 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT Auto 5-Door

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 27 City / 35 - 37 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT Manual Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 - 29 City / 35 - 40 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LT Manual 5-Door

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 - 29 City / 35 - 40 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Auto Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 27 City / 35 - 37 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Auto 5-Door

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 - 27 City / 35 - 37 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Manual Sedan

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 - 29 City / 35 - 40 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Manual 5-Door

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 26 - 29 City / 35 - 40 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Auto 5-Door

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 37 HWY

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Manual 5-Door

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 29 City / 40 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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IIHS Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 12V454000 started on /Date(1347854400000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence: If the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Recall 13V220000 started on /Date(1369368000000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence: If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.

Recall 13V464000 started on /Date(1380168000000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.

Consequence: If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. As a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13296.

Recall 14V417000 started on /Date(1404273600000-0400)/.

Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

Consequence: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.

Recall 16V257000 started on /Date(1461816000000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

FAQ

One of the main issues about the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is related to the latest recall where "if the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash. ". 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is ranked 5 in safety ratings, which is higher then the rating for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is its excellent fuel economy. 2013 Chevrolet Sonic has a 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 25/35 mpg city/highway.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2013 Chevrolet Sonic that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic can go 305 miles in the city and 427 on the highways.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic is made in United States between 2012 to 2020.

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Chevrolet Cruze

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Chevrolet Impala

$14,200 - $21,485
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Chevrolet Orlando

$14,200 - $21,485
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1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$14,200 - $21,485
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14 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

$14,200 - $21,485
25 City / 35 HWY
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5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

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$14,200 - $21,485
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1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

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1
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$14,200 - $21,485
25 City / 35 HWY
14 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

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25 City / 35 HWY
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5
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$14,200 - $21,485
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$14,200 - $21,485
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25 City / 35 HWY
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25 City / 35 HWY
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1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

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