2013 Chevrolet Sonic safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
24
complaints reporting a crash
4
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 15 report injuries (20 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles were involved in 55 fatal crashes with 36 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskDriver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a… · Jul 27, 2023
- Crash riskIn cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become… · Jul 2, 2014
- Fire riskDue to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from… · Sep 26, 2013
- Crash riskOriginally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and… · May 24, 2013
- Crash riskWhen a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in… · Sep 17, 2012