Chevrolet

Sonic 5

Small Station Wagons · model years 2012 to 2020

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The verdict

Best year: 2020. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Sonic 5
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints
2012	4Gas	29.5	138	$2,125	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	4Gas	29.5	138	$2,125	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	4Gas	29.5	138	$2,125	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	4Gas	29.5	138	$2,125	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Gas	29.5	no data	$2,125	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas	29	no data	$2,150	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	29.5	138	$2,125	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	2Gas	29	138	$2,150	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	1Gas	29	138	$2,150	0	0
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2012: 29.5 to 2020: 29

Owner complaints2012: 0 to 2020: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Sonic 5 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.