Chevrolet Sonic 2012
Versiones, desempeño, equipamiento, consumo, seguridad y problemas conocidos, con sus ventajas y desventajas frente a modelos similares 2012.
- Clase
- Auto mediano
- Carrocerías
- 4dr Sedan Ls/Lt/Ltz, 5dr Hatchback Ls/Lt/Ltz
- Motores
- 1.4L 4 cil. turbo, 1.8L 4 cil.
- Tracción
- Tracción delantera
- Combustible
- Gasolina regular
- MPG (mejor)
- 32 combinadas · 28 ciudad / 38 carretera
- Largo
- 159.1–173.2 in
- Peso en vacío
- 2,690–2,727 lb
- Calificación NHTSA
- Sin calificar
- Retiros
- 7 campañas
Ventajas y desventajas
Lo bueno
- Excelente consumo de combustibleHasta 32 MPG combinadas: un 34 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto mediano, 2012: 23.9 MPG).
A tener en cuenta
Sin puntos débiles frente a modelos similares en los datos.
Calculado con datos de la EPA, la NHTSA y vPIC frente a 25 modelos similares 2012; no es una reseña. Cómo lo calculamos →
Resumen
El Chevrolet Sonic 2012 es un auto mediano disponible con 2 motores (1.4L 4 cil. turbo y 1.8L 4 cil.), con tracción delantera.
Mide unas 173 pulgadas de largo y 69 de ancho, con una distancia entre ejes de 100 pulgadas, y pesa alrededor de 2,727 lb (4dr Sedan Ls/Lt/Ltz).
La EPA califica su versión más eficiente con 32 MPG combinadas (28 en ciudad / 38 en carretera), un 34 % mejor que el promedio de su clase (auto mediano, 2012: 23.9 MPG), con un gasto estimado de $2,100 al año en combustible.
La NHTSA no ha publicado una calificación general de 5 estrellas para este año modelo.
Tiene 7 campañas de retiro registradas y los propietarios han presentado 248 quejas ante la NHTSA desde 2015, sobre todo por problemas de tren motriz.
Dimensiones y peso
| Carrocería | Largo | Ancho | Alto | Distancia entre ejes | Vía del. / tras. | Peso en vacío | Peso del./tras. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan Ls/Lt/Ltz | 173.2 in | 68.5 in | 59.8 in | 99.6 in | 59.4 / 59.4 in | 2,727 lb | 62/38 |
| 5dr Hatchback Ls/Lt/Ltz | 159.1 in | 68.5 in | 59.8 in | 99.6 in | 59.4 / 59.4 in | 2,690 lb | 62/38 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), medidas del mercado canadiense.
¿Cabe en tu garaje? Compruébalo con tus medidas →Motores, consumo y costo de uso
| Versión | Motor | Transmisión | Tracción | Ciudad / Carr. / Comb. | vs. su clase | Combustible / año | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4 cil. turbo | Manual 6-spd | Tracción delantera | 28 / 38 / 32 | +34% | $2,100 | 278 |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4 cil. turbo | Manual 6-spd | Tracción delantera | 28 / 38 / 32 | +25% | $2,100 | 278 |
| Sonic | 1.4L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 27 / 36 / 30 | +17% | $2,250 | 296 |
| Sonic 5 | 1.4L 4 cil. turbo | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 27 / 36 / 30 | +26% | $2,250 | 296 |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4 cil. | Manual 5-spd | Tracción delantera | 26 / 34 / 29 | +21% | $2,300 | 306 |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4 cil. | Manual 5-spd | Tracción delantera | 26 / 34 / 29 | +13% | $2,300 | 306 |
| Sonic 5 | 1.8L 4 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 24 / 34 / 28 | +17% | $2,400 | 317 |
| Sonic | 1.8L 4 cil. | Automática (S6) | Tracción delantera | 24 / 34 / 28 | +9% | $2,400 | 317 |
Estimaciones de la EPA; "vs. su clase" compara las MPG combinadas con el promedio 2012 de su clase EPA. Cómo lo calculamos →
Calificaciones de seguridad y tecnología
La NHTSA no ha publicado calificaciones de 5 estrellas para el Chevrolet Sonic 2012.
Auto mediano similares 2012
| Modelo | Mejor MPG / autonomía | General NHTSA | Retiros |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Sonic 2012 (este auto) | 32 MPG | Sin calificar | 7 |
| Toyota Corolla 2012 | 29 MPG | Sin calificar | 5 |
| Honda Civic 2012 | 44 MPG | Sin calificar | 4 |
| Toyota Prius 2012 | 50 MPG | Sin calificar | 7 |
| Hyundai Elantra 2012 | 32 MPG | Sin calificar | 5 |
| Ford Focus 2012 | 32 MPG | Sin calificar | 10 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer 2012 | 28 MPG | Sin calificar | 2 |
Retiros (7)
Texto oficial de la NHTSA (en inglés).
Equipamiento › Electrical · 2 jul 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V417000 · 2,990 vehículos
- Problema
- 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 Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
- Riesgo
- Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
- Solución
- 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 at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
Tren motriz › Transmisión automática · 12 jun 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V315000 · 21,567 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.
- Riesgo
- If the transmission turbine shaft fracture occurs during vehicle operation in first or second gear, the vehicle will not upshift to the third through sixth gears, limiting the vehicle's speed. If the fracture occurs during operation in third through sixth gear, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough to downshift to first or second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14234.
Bolsas de aire · 6 jun 2014
Campaña NHTSA 14V300000 · 31,520 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Riesgo
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V-522 and 13V-023.
Bolsas de aire · 24 ene 2013
Campaña NHTSA 13V023000 · 4,167 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Riesgo
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Bolsas de aire · 31 oct 2012
Campaña NHTSA 12V522000 · 2,949 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Riesgo
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Solución
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Visibilidad › Windshield Wiper/Washer · 20 ago 2012
Campaña NHTSA 12V408000 · 44,668 vehículos
- Problema
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
- Riesgo
- A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Solución
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Frenos hidráulicos › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads · 28 dic 2011
Campaña NHTSA 11V599000 · 4,296 vehículos
- Problema
- GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING.
- Riesgo
- A MISSING PAD COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Solución
- GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKES FOR A MISSING INNER OR OUTER PAD. IF A BRAKE PAD IS MISSING, DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW INNER AND OUTER PADS, A NEW BRAKE CALIPER, AND A NEW ROTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 14, 2012
No todos los Sonic 2012 están afectados: solo el VIN lo confirma.
Problemas reportados por propietarios
Reportes sin verificar; los más vendidos acumulan más.
Lista para comprar un Chevrolet Sonic 2012 usado
- Consulta el VIN en nhtsa.gov/recalls. 7 retiros en este año: pide comprobantes de reparación.
- Tren motriz — 111 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las marchas, incluida la reversa; nota patinazos o cambios bruscos o tardíos.
- Motor — 59 reportes de propietarios. Arranca el motor en frío, escucha si golpetea y fíjate en luces de advertencia o titubeos al acelerar.
- Sistema eléctrico — 36 reportes de propietarios. Prueba todas las ventanas, seguros, luces, pantallas y puertos USB; revisa la antigüedad de la batería.
- Millaje a vigilar. Los propietarios suelen reportar problemas alrededor de las 57,000 millas; pregunta qué se reparó cerca de ese punto.
- Antes de pagar: historial de servicio, reporte de antecedentes e inspección de un mecánico independiente.
Generado por DecodedCars a partir de retiros y quejas de propietarios ante la NHTSA para el Chevrolet Sonic 2012. No sustituye una inspección profesional.
Otros años del Sonic
Comparar todos los años →| Año | MPG (mejor) | Largo | General | Retiros | Quejas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic 2020 | 29 | 174 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 10 |
| Sonic 2019 | 31 | 174 in | ★★★★★ | 0 | 8 |
| Sonic 2018 | 32 | 174 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 15 |
| Sonic 2017 | 32 | 174 in | Sin calificar | 0 | 37 |
| Sonic 2016 | 32 | 173.2 in | Sin calificar | 2 | 48 |
| Sonic 2015 | 32 | 173.2 in | Sin calificar | 3 | 114 |
| Sonic 2014 | 32 | 173.2 in | Sin calificar | 4 | 137 |
| Sonic 2013 | 32 | 173.2 in | Sin calificar | 6 | 180 |
Fuentes: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Sin afiliación con la NHTSA, la EPA ni Chevrolet. Cómo lo calculamos →