2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT

VIN 1G1JD6SBXG4121253
Typical market price
$7,999
17 comparable listings

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2016 Chevrolet Sonic LT

VIN 1G1JD6SBXG4121253

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Market price range

Based on 17 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 12, 2026
Below market
$6,298
Typical price
$7,999
Above market
$11,723

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1G1JD6SBXG4121253
Trim
LT
Engine
Transmission
Manual/Standard
Body
Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2016
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
$1,550 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2016 Chevrolet Sonic likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Depreciation $914
Fuel $7,750
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $20,964

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 30 MPG.

Overall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    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.
    NHTSA campaign 16V422000
  • EQUIPMENT
    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…
    NHTSA campaign 16V257000

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 2016 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 2016 Chevrolet Sonic over the last 6 months — the market firmed $195 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $6,995
May 2026 $7,389
June 2026 $7,242
July 2026 $6,965
August 2026 $7,446
September 2026 $7,190

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2012–2020

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 152 $11,311 100% 76,573 mi
2019 136 $9,995 88% 91,998 mi
2018 94 $8,435 75% 91,126 mi
2017 189 $7,542 67% 107,940 mi
2016 228 $6,995 62% 105,651 mi
2015 282 $6,995 62% 107,759 mi
2014 191 $5,995 53% 115,769 mi
2013 181 $5,499 49% 114,617 mi

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