Chevrolet
Sonic
Chevrolet Sonic: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeChevrolet
ClassCompact car, Small estate
Model years (US)2012–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Sonic (crossover)2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | Project Carbon |
| Production | 2026–present |
| Body styles | 5‑door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | GM GEM platform |
| Engines | 1.0 L turboflex I3 |
| Transmissions | 6‑speed manual 6‑speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,551 mm |
| Length | 4,228 mm |
| Width | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,532 mm |
| Class | Subcompact crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Brazil: Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul (GM Brazil) |
Chevrolet Aveo2023–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | 310C |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.5 L LAR I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Length | 4,170 mm (hatchback) 4,490 mm (sedan) |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,490 mm |
| Assembly | China: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SGMW) Egypt: 6 October City (GM Egypt) |
Chevrolet Aveo2011–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | T300 |
| Production | 2011–2020 2012–2015 (Thailand, Russia) |
| Model years | 2012–2020 |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan |
| Platform | GM Gamma II platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.2 L Family 0 I4 1.4 L Family 0 I4 1.4 L EcoTec turbo I4 1.6 L Family 1 I4 1.8 L LUW I4 1.8 L LWE I4 Diesel 1.3 L CDTi turbo I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed F17 manual 6 speed M32 manual 6-speed 6T30 automatic 6-speed 6T40 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,039 mm Sedan: 4,397 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,516 mm |
| Assembly | South Korea: Bupyeong-gu, Incheon (GM Korea) United States: Orion Township, Michigan (Orion Assembly) China: Yantai, Shandong (SAIC-GM Dongyue Plant) Mexico: Ramos Arizpe Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia) Thailand: Rayong (GM Thailand) Russia: Nizhny Novgorod (GAZ) |
| Designer | Kim Tae-Wan (GM Daewoo) Ondrej Koromhaz (GM Holden, 2008) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2019 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2018 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012–2018 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2020 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.8–8.4 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | 6.5–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2019 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.4–8.1 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km | 6.2–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2018 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km | 6.7–7.1 L/100 km |
| 2012–2018 | 1.8 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Compact car, Small estate, Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2012–2020 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 1.4–1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 76 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 340–538 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,577 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2012–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 254 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 231 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Electrical system | 227 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Airbags | 126 | 2012, 2013, 2015 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 74 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Steering | 54 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Brakes | 44 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Stability and traction control | 41 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Suspension | 34 | 2012, 2013, 2016 |
| Speed control and cruise | 32 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2012–2020: 953 complaints, 91 with a crash and 18 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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