VIN Decoder Results

1G1JD5SB5J4109612

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

CHEVROLET

Vehicle Model

Sonic

Vehicle Trim

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

1G1JD5SB*J4

Manufacturer Name

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

Model Year

2018

Plant City

ORION

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

GMNA

Plant State

MICHIGAN

Base Price ($)

17720.00

Body Class

Sedan/Saloon

Doors

Windows

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Wheel Base (inches) From

99.40

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Number Of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number Of Seats

Number Of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Drive Type

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Axles

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

1400.0

Displacement (CI)

85.43324173262

Displacement (L)

1.4

Engine Model

LUV - MFI, Variable Valve Timing, ALUM, E85 MAX

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)

Turbo

Yes

Top Speed (MPH)

108

Engine Manufacturer

GME

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

AYF - Active Manual Belts

Curtain Air Bag Locations

All Rows

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Knee Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Active Safety System Note

Rear Park Assist (with only Rear Sonar Sensors): Optional; Hill Start Assist

Auto-Reverse System For Windows And Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Optional

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Optional

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Optional

Backup Camera

Standard

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

VIN Breakdown

1G1 World Manufacturer Identifier

JD5SB Vehicle Descriptor Section

5 Check Digit

J4109612 Vehicle Identifier Section

NHTSA Safety Rating

Overall Rating

★★★★★ 5/5

Frontal Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Side Crash

★★★★★ 5/5

Rollover

★★★★☆ 4/5

Data Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program

EPA Fuel Economy

City

27 MPG

Highway

35 MPG

Combined

30 MPG

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,000

CO2 Emissions

296.0 g/mi

Fuel Type

Regular

Safety Recalls (1 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 CHEVROLET Sonic

Source

NHTSA Database

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.

Consequence: In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number

Campaign: 18V342000

Owner Complaints (14)

Total Complaints

Crashes Reported

Injuries Reported

ENGINE

"Dear GM Executive Office, I am writing in frustration and disappointment after being told today by Chevrolet Customer Assistance that the case I opened (Case # [XXX]) was simply a "dealer complaint" and that no further help would be offered - despit..."

ODI #11675305

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE

"The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the v..."

ODI #11661264

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