2019 Chevrolet Sonic problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Chevrolet Sonic at about 30 mpg combined (27 city / 36 highway).

Q: How much is a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic worth?

Comparable 2019 Chevrolet Sonic listings run roughly $7,999–$16,461, typically around $13,428 (from 6 vehicles).

2019 Chevrolet Sonic at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints8

Combined30 mpg

Typical price$13,428

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

2019 Chevrolet Sonic recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2019 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.

2019 Chevrolet Sonic common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling

Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Electrical System

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

2019 Chevrolet Sonic MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg

City27 mpg

Highway36 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$2,050

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

What's a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic worth?

Low

$7,999

Typical price

$13,428

High

$16,461

From 6 comparable 2019 Chevrolet Sonic listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 Chevrolet Sonic costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,050

Total$13,300

Per mile$0.18

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 ($13,428) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,381), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.