2013 Chevrolet Sonic

US · Compact Cars

The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

GASOLINE

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Not available

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder
Displacement	1.4 L to 1.8 L
Cylinders	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears	5 to 6
Drivetrain	FWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km)
Highway	38 mpg (6.2 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 14, 2026.

23V516000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact…
Reported July 27, 2023. View on NHTSA
16V257000: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this…
Reported April 28, 2016. View on NHTSA
14V417000: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service…
Reported July 2, 2014. View on NHTSA
13V464000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number…
Reported September 26, 2013. View on NHTSA
13V220000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
Reported May 24, 2013. View on NHTSA
12V454000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Reported September 17, 2012. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 14, 2026

Data verified: October 14, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)
2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 1.8L 4-cylinder, 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic have?

Varies by configuration: 1.4L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 1.8L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?

Combined fuel economy is 32 mpg (7.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked October 14, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.