2016 Chevrolet Sonic Review

2016 Chevrolet Sonic is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 173.10 in length and 59.70 in height. Made in United States, 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has 13 trims priced by the manufacturer at 20,345 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 12.20 gallon. The engine is 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO and uses 24 of gasoline in the city and 24 on highways.

Make: Chevrolet
Model: Sonic
Trims Available: 13
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $20,345 USD
MPG: 27 City / 37 HWY
Tires: P205/50R17
Tank Size: 12 gallon

Chevrolet Sonic 2016 Trims

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LS Auto Sedan

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

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LS Auto 5-Door

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

2016 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

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT Auto Sedan

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

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT Auto 5-Door

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

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT Manual Sedan

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

2016 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 City / 35 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Sonic LTZ Auto Sedan

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

2016 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: 27 City / 37 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS Auto Sedan

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 25 City / 33 HWY

2016 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: 25 City / 33 HWY

2016 Chevrolet Sonic RS Manual Sedan

Engine: 1.4L L4 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 27 City / 34 HWY

2016 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: 27 City / 34 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1G1JE6SB1G4166434
  • 1G1JE6SB2G4147309
  • 1G1JE6SB7G4154109
  • 1G1JE6SBXG4159966
  • 1G1JE6SB9G4154094
  • 1G1JE6SB8G4160307
  • 1G1JE6SB7G4156796

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

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.

Recall 16V422000 started on /Date(1465531200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

FAQ

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2016 Chevrolet Sonic so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2016 Chevrolet Sonic is lower than $7,798.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2016 Chevrolet Sonic that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2016 Chevrolet Sonic can go 292.8 miles in the city and 427 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic is its excellent fuel economy. 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has a 1.8L L4 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 24/35 mpg city/highway.

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13 Trims
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1
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Chevrolet Caprice

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
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Chevrolet City Express

$14,345 - $21,495
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1
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Chevrolet Colorado

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
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1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Corvette

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Cruze

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Cruze Limited

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Equinox

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
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1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Express

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Impala

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Impala Limited

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Malibu

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Malibu Limited

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet S10 Blazer

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Sonic

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Spark

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Spark EV

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet SS

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Suburban

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Tahoe

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Traverse

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Trax

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

Chevrolet Volt

$14,345 - $21,495
24 City / 35 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 24V

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