2016 Chevrolet Sonic
2016 Chevrolet Sonic in NHTSA data: length 404–440 cm, curb weight 1,230–1,245 kg and 2 recall campaigns.
2016 Chevrolet Sonic at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic. Overall length is 404–440 cm (159.1–173.2 in), width 174 cm, height 152 cm and wheelbase 253 cm (99.6 in). Curb weight is 1,230–1,245 kg (2,712–2,745 lb). Against the 2015 model year NHTSA lists overall length 404–440 cm (2015: 404–440 cm) and curb weight 1,230–1,245 kg (2015: 1,230–1,245 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONIC 4DR SEDAN LS/LT/LTZ/RS | 440 cm173.2 in | 174 cm68.5 in | 152 cm59.8 in | 253 cm99.6 in | 1,245 kg2,745 lb |
| SONIC 5DR HATCHBACK LS/LT/LTZ/RS | 404 cm159.1 in | 174 cm68.5 in | 152 cm59.8 in | 253 cm99.6 in | 1,230 kg2,712 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V422000 | 10 June 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the… |
| 16V257000 | 28 April 2016 | 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… |
Other Sonic model years
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.