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Chevrolet Sonic VIN decoder

Enter a Chevrolet Sonic VIN to see its exact model year, trim, engine, factory and the safety recalls NHTSA lists for it. Free, with official NHTSA data.

Chevrolet Sonic at a glance

Model years in NHTSA data2012–20209 model years
Recalls since 20120
Year with most recallsNone listed
Latest recall filedNone listed

Chevrolet Sonic model years and recalls

NHTSA lists the Chevrolet Sonic for these model years. The year code is the 10th character of the VIN. Recall counts come from the NHTSA recalls database for the last 20 model years; one recall campaign often covers several years.

Model yearVIN year code (10th character)Recalls listed by NHTSA
2020 L Loading
2019 K Loading
2018 J Loading
2017 H 0
2016 G Loading
2015 F Loading
2014 E Loading
2013 D Loading
2012 C Loading

A recall count is for all Chevrolet Sonic vehicles of that year. Whether a recall applies to one vehicle, and whether it was already repaired, depends on its VIN: decode the VIN above, then confirm with a dealer.

Latest Chevrolet Sonic recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the Chevrolet Sonic in the model years loaded so far. Recalls are sometimes filed under a related model name, so always check a specific VIN.

How to read a Chevrolet Sonic VIN

  • Characters 1-3 are the manufacturer code. Chevrolet uses these codes in NHTSA data: 1G1, 1GA, 1GB, 1GC, 1GN, 2C1, 2CN, 2G1, 2G5, 2G8, 2GA, 2GB ….
  • Characters 4-8 describe the Sonic: body, engine, restraints and other equipment. Each maker sets its own layout, so a full decode is the safest way to read them.
  • Character 10 is the model year. For example, a 2020 Sonic has L in position 10.
  • Character 9 is the check digit, 11 is the assembly plant and 12-17 are the serial number.

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Chevrolet Sonic VIN questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Sonic have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the Chevrolet Sonic from 2012 to 2020 in the data loaded so far. Check a specific VIN to be sure.

Which model years of the Chevrolet Sonic are in NHTSA data?

NHTSA lists the Chevrolet Sonic for 9 model years (2012–2020). The table on this page shows each year with its VIN year code.

How do I tell the year of a Chevrolet Sonic from the VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For example, a 2020 Sonic has L there. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the digit 0 are never used, and the codes repeat every 30 years.

Where is the VIN on a Chevrolet Sonic?

At the bottom of the windshield on the driver side, on the driver door pillar label, and on the title, registration and insurance card.

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