Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Pre-loss value

US$3,347

Repair estimate

US$3,979

The repair estimate is 119% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Pre-loss value

US$3,347

Repair estimate

US$3,979

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

Lot details

Lot #: 68833826
Sale date: Oct 7, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
Storage location: MILWAUKEE, WI
Primary damage: FRONT ENDAll Front-end damage lots
Secondary damage: SIDE
Title status: Salvage
Repair estimate: US$3,979
Odometer: 191456 mi
Trim: LTZ
Engine: 1.4L 4
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: GASAll Gasoline lots
Colour: BLACK
Body style: SEDAN 4DRAll Sedan lots
Cylinders: 4
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: Yes
Auction branch: WI - MILWAUKEE NORTH
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Starts: Yes
Drive train: FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Actual
City: MILWAUKEE
Postal code: 53224

Full vehicle specifications

Make: CHEVROLET
Model: Sonic
Model year: 2016
Trim: LTZ
Body style: Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle type: PASSENGER CAR
Doors: 4
Cylinders: 4
Displacement: 1.4 L
Engine model: LUV - VVT, ALUM, E85 Max.
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: ORION
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

2 recall campaigns on record

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREJun 2016
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. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Apr 2016
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."
Remedy: 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.

NHTSA crash test

Overall: 5 of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 of 5 stars
Side: 5 of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 of 5 stars

Rated as 2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD — one of 2 rated variants of this model

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.