The service and repair manual for the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic — 1.6L I4 and 1.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.6L I4 — 98 cu in, DOHC 1.4L I4 — 83 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 1.8L I4 — 110 cu in, DOHC 1.6L I4 — 97 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | LTZ Sedan 4-Door · RS Hatchback 4-Door · LTZ Hatchback 4-Door · RS Sedan 4-Door · LS Hatchback 4-Door · LT Hatchback 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 69 complaints · 577 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2016 Sonic manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 424
- General Information 1,953
- Accessories & Equipment 4,669
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 187
- Body & Frame 1,445
- Brakes 708
- Restraints 435
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 167
- Electrical 2,811
- Suspension 187
- Engine Mechanical 824
- Transmission 771
- Engine Performance 3,157
- Front 50
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2016 Sonic
- Equipment — electrical › radio/tape deck/cd etc. · 16V257000Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the r.
- Electrical System — software · 16V422000Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk.
Owners have filed 69 complaints and Chevrolet has issued 577 technical service bulletins for the 2016 Sonic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2016 Sonic manual
Is this manual specific to the 2016 Sonic?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2016 model year, covering the 1.6L I4 and 1.4L I4 and 1.8L I4 and 1.6L I4 across the LTZ Sedan 4-Door, RS Hatchback 4-Door, LTZ Hatchback 4-Door, RS Sedan 4-Door, LS Hatchback 4-Door, LT Hatchback 4-Door, LT Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Chevrolet published for this year.
What 2016 Sonic problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2016 Sonic, covering equipment, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Chevrolet dealers.
Does it include 2016 Sonic wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2016 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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