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We buy Chevrolet Sonics from every year, 2012–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Chevrolet Sonic by year
The Sonic is a wagon sold from 2012–2020 with engines including 1.4L 4-cyl and 1.8L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 23 recalls and 953 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 7 | 354 |
| 2013 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 6 | 217 |
| 2014 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 4 | 150 |
| 2015 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 3 | 114 |
| 2016 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 2 | 48 |
| 2017 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 0 | 37 |
| 2018 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl, 1.8L 4-cyl | 28–32 | 1 | 15 |
| 2019 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29–31 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 Sonic | 1.4L 4-cyl | 29 | 0 | 10 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Chevrolet Sonic problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sonic, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Chevrolet Sonic: questions
How much is a junk Chevrolet Sonic worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sonics with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Chevrolet Sonics that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2012–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Chevrolet Sonic year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Sonic (354). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, power train and electrical system.
Which Chevrolet Sonic year has the most recalls?
The 2012 Sonic has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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