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Chevrolet Sonic by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Chevrolet Sonic (2015–2020). The 2020 model is rated 29 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 4 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Chevrolet Sonic years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Chevrolet Sonic by model year
Model year	Versions	EPA combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2020 Sonic	2	29 mpg	0	10	5/5
2019 Sonic	4	29–31 mpg	0	8	5/5
2018 Sonic	8	28–32 mpg	1	15	5/5
2017 Sonic	8	28–32 mpg	0	37	5/5
2016 Sonic	12	28–32 mpg	2	48	5/5
2015 Sonic	12	28–32 mpg	3	114	5/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Chevrolet Sonic recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Chevrolet Sonic year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

18V342000 — Seats, reported May 27, 2018; model years 2018
16V422000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Jun 10, 2016; model years 2015, 2016
16V257000 — Electrical system: Software, reported Apr 28, 2016; model years 2015, 2016
15V416000 — Equipment: Electrical: Radio/tape deck/cd etc., reported Jun 30, 2015; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 28, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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