2013 Chevrolet sonic LT
1G1JC6SG4D4124613
Vehicle history report for the 2013 Chevrolet sonic LT (VIN 1G1JC6SG4D4124613). Black, sedan/saloon, 1.8L 4-cyl, gasoline. Title: Clean. 135,588 mi reported. Registered in Nj. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Safety recalls None found
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet sonic, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🔥 2 involved a fire 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 217
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Chevrolet sonic.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously sustained undercarriage damage while driving at 20 MPH and hitting a pothole. The undercarriage was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. A coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The co…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11709620ENGINE
Vehicle enters into catalyst monitor too early. Monitor Fales indicating that the catalyst is below efficiency threshold. A vehicle is run for a significant amount of time before being allowed to enter the driving conditions for the catalyst monitor, monitor will pass. This indicates that there is a programming failure, not an actual component failure. Theor…
NHTSA ODI #11666137AIR BAGS
On 7-27-2023 General Motors issued a recall on 2013 models of Sonic, my VIN was not included in this recall. However on 4-16-2025 my sonic was involved in a impact incident in which the air bags should have deployed, and did not. It is my opinion that Chevy, knowing of the issues with the model of car, should have issued a recall for my vehicle as well, but …
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11655253POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that upon turning off the vehicle, the ignition key remained stuck in the ignition switch. Additionally, the contact noticed that the gear shift indicator was indicating that the transmission was in park(P) and in drive(D) simultaneously. The contact stated that upon moving the gear shifter in and o…
NHTSA ODI #11651135UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN. Our car caught fire but I'm not sure what actually caused it, it was in perfect working condition before. I saw articles online saying there was a voluntary recall due to faulty welding in the fuel tank so it could be that. I believe it's a dangerous defect and should be an official recall. My family and I almost lost our lives because of it
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11640190AIR BAGS
The Sonic rear ended a stationary vehicle going close to 50mph. No airbags deployed.
Crash · 2 injured · NHTSA ODI #11632221UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unable to shift to park from drive due to internal mechanism broke.
NHTSA ODI #11626964ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Was driving in heavy rain when car suddenly cut power and decelerated showed code 84 and the CEL came back with P2138. It is a known issue that rain gets up into the connector and causes a malfunction.
NHTSA ODI #11603878+ 209 more complaints on record.
