2017 Chevrolet Sonic problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic at about 30 mpg combined (26 city / 35 highway).

Q: How much is a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic worth?

Comparable 2017 Chevrolet Sonic listings run roughly $6,750–$14,194, typically around $10,818 (from 16 vehicles).

2017 Chevrolet Sonic at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints37

Combined30 mpg

Typical price$10,818

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2017 Chevrolet Sonic recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2017 Chevrolet Sonic common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

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.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Air Bags

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.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2017 Chevrolet Sonic MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg

City26 mpg

Highway35 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,088

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic worth?

Low

$6,750

Typical price

$10,818

High

$14,194

From 16 comparable 2017 Chevrolet Sonic listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Chevrolet Sonic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,440

Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,600

Total$14,040

Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($10,818) with the same model 5 model-years older ($7,239), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.