2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT
1G1JC6EH3C4193196
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1G1JC6EH3C4193196Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Chevrolet Sonic has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD
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EQUIPMENTGeneral 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…NHTSA campaign 14V417000
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POWER TRAINGeneral 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…NHTSA campaign 14V315000
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AIR BAGSGeneral 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…NHTSA campaign 14V300000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market softened $70 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $5,570 |
| April 2026 | $5,000 |
| May 2026 | $5,775 |
| June 2026 | $5,495 |
| July 2026 | $5,500 |
| August 2026 | $5,500 |
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 174 | $10,759 | 100% | 81,342 mi |
| 2019 | 119 | $9,975 | 93% | 93,833 mi |
| 2018 | 102 | $8,392 | 78% | 92,370 mi |
| 2017 | 186 | $7,518 | 70% | 107,743 mi |
| 2016 | 184 | $6,995 | 65% | 104,537 mi |
| 2015 | 277 | $6,995 | 65% | 105,847 mi |
| 2014 | 178 | $6,194 | 58% | 114,831 mi |
| 2013 | 185 | $5,499 | 51% | 118,701 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
