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Check by VIN: 1G1JC6SB5D4241346Chevrolet Sonic 2013

What the VIN tells us: country and plant of manufacture, model year, factory specs and manufacturer recalls — plus registration history and the market price.

Market data updated 25.09.2026

Cars / Chevrolet / Sonic Free report · 10.10.2026
Chevrolet Sonic, photos from the listing
CHEVROLET · SONIC · I GENERATION · 2013
Chevrolet Sonic
2013

1,4 petrol · Front-wheel drive · Automatic

Listing activeDnipro (Dnipropetrovsk)US market
Asking price5 000 $−2 000 $ to the market median
Mileage220 000 kmin the listing · 08.2026
History in Ukraine4 owners4 operations · since 06.2021
Needs attention4
Accidents Mileage220 000 kmabove the same-age median (179 000 km) · +23% Owners4 owners in UkraineMore than three owners — the car was often resold Recalls6 campaigns for the model and yearA dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this car
No issues2
Usage typePrivate owners onlyNo companies among owners in Ukraine VINValidDecodes as: USA · General Motors LLC
For reference2
Wanted PriceBelow market−2 000 $ to the market median
02Main risks

First — what affects the decision

Grounds, value, unknowns and a check for each item.

01 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Mileage higher than typical

220 000 km — higher than typical mileage for same-age cars on the market (+23% to the median 179 000 km), +13% to the nominal benchmark 15 000 km/yr. Listing, mileage records, same-age market.

What it means
Wear of components and suspension above average; not a sign of a fault.

Unknown: Condition of components — statistics don't show it.

Grounds in the section below →
02 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Frequent owner changes

4 owners in Ukraine. Registration operations.

What it means
The car may have been resold due to hidden problems or as stock.

Unknown: Reasons for resales.

Grounds in the section below →
03 / NEEDS CONFIRMATIONCheck

Recall campaigns for the model and year

6 campaigns for Chevrolet Sonic 2013. By model and model year, not by VIN.

What it means
Some campaigns may have been completed or may not apply to this car's version or trim.

Unknown: Applicability to the VIN and completion status.

Grounds in the section below →
03Listing photo

How the car looks now

Seller's photos from the listing; they do not replace a body inspection and diagnostics.

Current look

17 photos listing
Shown 5 of 17.
04History and owners

Car history by date

Events, owners and gaps without records.

Events

Production year 2013

Sold to a new owner

KA1975CK · Kyiv · private person · blue

Sold to a new owner

KA3042IH · Zaporizhzhia Oblast · private person · blue

Sold to a new owner

KA3042IH · Dnipropetrovsk Oblast · private person · blue

Re-registration

private person · blue

Listing (active)

Today

price 5 000 $ · 220 000 km · listing active

Owners and registrations

4owners in Ukraine
4registration operations
2plates in records · 1 change
01
Previous owner data unknown

to 24.06.2021 · period and data unknown

02
Private person

24.06.2021 → 06.09.2022 · 1 y 2 mo

Kyiv

03
Private person

06.09.2022 → 16.09.2023 · 1 y

Zaporizhzhia Oblast

04
Private person Current

16.09.2023 → now · 3 y

Dnipropetrovsk Oblast

The first available operation is a transfer to a new owner, so the car already had an owner before it. No information about that owner.

Registration operations · 4

DateOperation
24.06.2021Sold to a new owner
06.09.2022Sold to a new owner
16.09.2023Sold to a new owner
11.08.2026Re-registration
Owners in Ukraine are private individuals only, with no frequent re-registrations.
05Market price

Where this price sits among similar cars

Asking price next to similar listings, the effect of the year and this listing's price changes.

Price is lower than usual for similar cars: cheaper than 92% of listings.

Below market
Asking price5 000 $this car
Median of similar listings7 000 $the same model, close years
Difference from median−2 000 $cheaper than the market median · −28,6%

Where this price sits among similar listings

Out of 100 similar listings, 8 are cheaper than this car, 92 — pricier.

How the year affects the price

+8%2012
this car's year2013
+26%2015
+32%2016

Listing medians of neighbouring years relative to this car's year: year older — +8%.

Model market: Sonic →

06Mileage

What the mileage says

How much, whether it is typical for the age and what confirms it.

Mileage220 000 kmin the listing
For age+23%to the same-age median (179 000 km)
Confirmation

Where the value comes from

Comparison with same-age cars

This carin the listing
220 000 km
Same-age mediantypical mileage on the market
this car has 41 000 km more · +23%
179 000 km
Benchmark15 000 km/yr × 13 years
this car has 25 000 km more · +13%
195 000 km
this cardifference with the car

What will confirm the mileage

  1. 1Service records with date, mileage and VINshow how the mileage grew between services
  2. 2Service invoices with odometer readingsindependent dated points, not dependent on the listing
  3. 3Mileage readings from electronic units (workshop diagnostics)control units store their own mileage value
08Cost of ownership

What it costs to own

Annual running budget calculated by LevelCar and, separately, fuel with parameters you can change.

Calculated by LevelCar

Annual running budget

Annual running costs at typical rates for this car.

per year900 $≈ 3 400 ₴/mo
Repair and wearbrakes, suspension, battery · 3,5% of value per year (age 13 y)
27%11 000 ₴≈ $245
Depreciation3% of value per year · decrease in the car's price, not a payment
23%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Tyressummer + winter for ~4 years, seasonal change
23%9 400 ₴≈ $209
Scheduled serviceoil, filters, fluids · engine 1,4 l
20%8 000 ₴≈ $178
MTPL (basic policy)basic policy by engine displacement
6%2 600 ₴≈ $58
40 400 ₴≈ $900total per year · ≈ 3 400 ₴/mo (≈ $76/mo) 77% cash23% depreciation
31 000 ₴≈ $691cash costs · ≈ 2 600 ₴/mo (≈ $58/mo)everything except depreciation
9 400 ₴≈ $209depreciation · ≈ 800 ₴/mo (≈ $18/mo)3% of value per year · not a payment

Calculation basis: median of similar listings 7 000 $ · rate 44,85 ₴/$

09Value over time

How the value changes over the years

Five years back and ahead from the median of similar listings 7 000 $ — by the model's price curve by age.

Value by year

past years · model curvenowforecast% — difference from the value now
10Wanted

Wanted status

Status by VIN and plate on the check date.

Wanted check completed

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Status
As of10.10.2026check date
PlateKA3042IHVIN 1G1JC6SB5D4241346
11Safety and specs

Safety, documents and equipment

Checks by VIN and plate, factory data and equipment.

VIN decoding · Chevrolet Sonic 2013

1G1JC6SB5D4241346
RegionNorth America1st character: 1
Brand country (WMI)USAWMI 1G1 · General Motors
Model year201310th character: D
Plant411th character
VIN structure
  1. 1–31G1 · WMImanufacturer and countryUSA · General Motors
  2. 4–8JC6SB · VDSbody, engine, trimSonic
  3. 95 · check digitvalid
  4. 10D · year code2013
  5. 114 · plantmanufacturer’s plant code
  6. 12–17241346 · serial numberunique to the car

Checks by VIN and plate

  • VIN: format and check digitDecodes as: USA · General Motors LLCValid
  • Recall campaigns for the model and year6 campaigns for the model and year. A dealer confirms by VIN whether they apply to this carCampaigns found
Recall campaigns →

Specs and equipment

MakeChevrolet
ModelSonic
GenerationI generation
Production year2013 · 13 years
Engine1,4 l · petrol
DriveFWD
GearboxAutomatic
BodyEstate
ColourBlue
12Recall campaigns

Recalls for the model

Manufacturer service campaigns for the model and year — not by VIN.

6 campaigns for Chevrolet Sonic 2013

by model and year
Equipment · 2Electrical equipment · 2Fuel systemAirbags
Equipment№ 16V257000check VIN
Campaign description

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 the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.

Equipment№ 14V417000check VIN
Campaign description

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

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.

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.

Electrical equipment№ 13V220000check VIN
Campaign description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.

Electrical equipment№ 12V454000check VIN
Campaign description

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Fuel system№ 13V464000check VIN
Campaign description

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13296.

Airbags№ 23V516000check VIN
Campaign description

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camero, Sonic, and Volt vehicles. The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag module, free of charge. On some 2013 Volt vehicles, the steering wheel will be replaced as well, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2023. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N232413120.

13Data completeness

What the report is based on

As of 10.10.2026.

  • Registrations in Ukraine4 operationsdata available
  • Listingfirst recorded 12.08.2026data available
  • Mileage1 readingsdata available
  • Wantedon 10.10.2026checked
  • Recallsby model and yearchecked
  • Model marketprices of similar listingsdata available
14Conclusion

Summary

Confirmed by checks

Remains unknown

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Chevrolet Sonic 2013 VIN check

This page is a short report on the Chevrolet Sonic 2013: VIN 1G1JC6SB5D4241346, production year 2013, mileage 220k km, petrol engine, automatic gearbox and an asking price of $5,000. Such a check helps to quickly understand how well a specific car matches the market, whether the price looks suspiciously low and whether the mileage is typical for this year.

Insight: The car is over 10 years old — the condition of key units and rust affect price and risk the most.

Market position

Based on current data, year ±2). Market prices range from $5,782 to $7,760 with a median of $7,000, and this offer is below the market: 29% under the median. This is not always a problem, but such a difference deserves extra attention to the car's condition, documents, registration history.

Insight: The price is abnormally low — a higher risk of hidden problems.

History & registrations

The report includes state registry data: owners — 4, transfers — 3, plate changes — 1, years in the registry — 5. The latest recorded operation: Re-registration on 11.08.2026. This data helps to assess the legal transparency of the car before buying.

Insight: Many owners (4) — frequent resales usually have a reason. The plate was changed 1 time — such changes can split the history into separate episodes.