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2018 Chevrolet Sonic 5

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

1

1 current

Combined

7.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,418

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.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2018278 · manufacturer campaign 18178

24 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: Sonic 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver’s seat frame may not have been properly welded during the manufacturing process, reducing the strength of the seat back. In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat back may fail, creating an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver’s seat back.

11 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Station wagon: Small
In its class
More efficient than 66% of 41 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
184 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 5 at 7.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 184 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,418 in fuel, producing roughly 3,604 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.