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2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

6 current

Combined

7.9L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,449

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2023412 · manufacturer campaign N232413120

27 July 2023

Transport Canada lists: Verano 2013 · Camaro 2013 · Sonic 2013 · Trax 2013 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants.

Why it matters

An airbag inflator that ruptures can create a risk of injury or death.

What the dealer will do

General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the driver-front airbag module.

101 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2016191 · manufacturer campaign 17130

28 April 2016

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2013–2016 · Spark 2013–2015 · Trax 2013–2016

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection. The radio software may fail to provide an audible warning/reminder chime that meets the requirements of the standard if the ignition key is left in the off position and the driver delays opening the driver’s door for more than 10 minutes, or opens and closes the door several times. The loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the radio with corrected operating software.

29,849 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Accessories

Transport Canada recall 2014274 · manufacturer campaign 14257

3 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: Encore 2013–2014 · Verano 2013–2014 · Cruze 2011–2014 · Sonic 2012–2014 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -25C). This could create an electrical shock hazard, which could result in personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the block heater cord.

17,144 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2013356 · manufacturer campaign 13158

16 October 2013

Transport Canada lists: Ats 2013 · XTS 2013 · Impala 2014 · Sonic 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn, may not react in a timely manner when the driver does apply the brakes. As such, this could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module. Note: This recall supersedes 2013-176.

1,140 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2013334 · manufacturer campaign 13296

27 September 2013

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2013

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fuel tank support strap bracket may have been welded incorrectly and could separate. This could potentially result in damage to the fuel tank and fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the bracket and replace if necessary.

96 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2012304 · manufacturer campaign 12209

17 September 2012

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2013

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not alert the driver. As a result, the driver’s intentions to turn may not be conveyed clearly to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle’s key fobs.

120 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 77% of 177 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
182 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic at 7.9 L/100 km combined, emitting 182 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,449 in fuel, producing roughly 3,650 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.