Chevrolet Sonic Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(287)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(287)

Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement Service

How much does a Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Chevrolet Sonic Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement is $299 with $204 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2018 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.8LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$522.33Shop/Dealer Price$634.17 - $947.17
2018 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.4L TurboService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$502.33Shop/Dealer Price$614.18 - $927.20
2017 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.8LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$502.33Shop/Dealer Price$614.18 - $927.20
2016 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.4L TurboService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$502.33Shop/Dealer Price$614.16 - $927.16
2012 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.8LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$502.33Shop/Dealer Price$614.20 - $927.23
2015 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.8LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$502.33Shop/Dealer Price$614.18 - $927.20
2014 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.8LService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$507.33Shop/Dealer Price$619.05 - $931.96
2012 Chevrolet SonicL4-1.4L TurboService typeEvaporative Emission Control Canister ReplacementEstimate$507.33Shop/Dealer Price$619.42 - $932.62
Show example Chevrolet Sonic Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement prices

What is the Evaporative Emission Control Canister all about?

Have you ever been around a vintage or classic car that emanated a raw fuel odor, yet no leaks were apparent? Gasoline vapors are very harmful if inhaled; they contain damaging chemicals such as benzene and toluene, which can cause headaches, nausea, and breathing problems. Vehicle manufacturers are required to limit the amount of fuel vapors that can be emitted from a vehicle. The evaporative emissions system consists of a charcoal canister, valves, hoses and a sealed fuel cap.

When fuel vapors are produced inside the fuel tank due to evaporation, they are collected inside the charcoal canister, or evaporative emission control canister. At a time determined by the engine control module, the fumes collected in the charcoal canister are purged through a valve and sent into the engine to burn as part of the air/fuel mixture. Dust and dirt from regular driving conditions can accumulate on the emission control canister, causing the purge and vent solenoids or valves to fail. It is also possible for the charcoal canister itself to crack either due to impact or harsh environmental conditions. When this happens, raw fuel or fuel vapors are lost into the environment around your vehicle, and a noticeable fuel smell can occur.

Keep in mind:

  • Many evaporative emissions-related Check Engine light codes are caused by a loose or leaking fuel cap.

How it's done:

  • The evaporative emission control canister is faulty and needs replacement
  • The defective canister is removed
  • The new canister is installed
  • The engine is scanned for codes
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper operation and no check engine light comes on.

Our recommendation:

Though regular maintenance or scheduled replacement is not necessary, the charcoal canister can become clogged from moisture or contaminants in the fuel. If the charcoal canister is damaged and leaking, or if a diagnosis determines the charcoal canister or one of its components is responsible for a Check Engine light illuminating, have the evaporative emission control canister replaced by one of our expert mechanics.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Evaporative Emission Control Canister?

  • Check Engine light is on
  • Raw fuel smell from the back of your vehicle near the fuel tank

How important is this service?

If the evaporative emission control canister is not replaced when it is diagnosed, other problems with your vehicle may go undetected as the Check Engine light will illuminate for dozens of other reasons. Because fuel vapors are dangerous to inhale, and a fuel leak can cause a fire, you should replace the charcoal canister as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Chevrolet mechanics

Real customer reviews from Chevrolet owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(287)

Rating Summary
271
7
0
0
9
271
7
0
0
9

Pardeep

21 years of experience
1068 reviews
Pardeep
21 years of experience
Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L - Thermostat - San Jose, California
On time gave great recommendations.

Corey

27 years of experience
43 reviews
Corey
27 years of experience
Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L - Car is not starting - Atlanta, Georgia
Very friendly and broke everything down so I could I understand.

Attila

19 years of experience
906 reviews
Attila
19 years of experience
Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L - Tie Rod End Replacement (Front Left Outer) - Jersey City, New Jersey
Atilla was super helpful and let me watch as he explained everything to me. Hopefully I don’t go through any other problems with my car but if I do, I hope I’d get him again.

Justin

4 years of experience
31 reviews
Justin
4 years of experience
Chevrolet Sonic L4-1.8L - Check Engine Light is on - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
He was very nice and professional!

Excellent Rating

(287)

Rating Summary
271
7
0
0
9
271
7
0
0
9
Number of Chevrolet Sonic services completed
3157+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Chevrolet MECHANICS
1600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

The Guide to Right-of-Way Laws in Vermont
Motorists Motorists share the road with other vehicles and pedestrians, and often it is difficult to determine who should proceed first, and who should wait. That is why right-of-way laws are in place – to ensure that traffic moves efficiently,...
How to Transfer a Car Title in North Dakota
In In the state of North Dakota, vehicle ownership is shown with the car title. This document proves that you are the owner, and not someone else. When ownership changes through sales, gifting or inheriting a car, the title has...
Oldsmobile Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Car Program
If If you are in the market for a used Oldsmobile vehicle, it may be that you have considered a Certified Pre-Owned, or CPO, vehicle. CPO programs allow owners of used cars to drive with confidence, knowing that their vehicle...

loud constant click noise like machine gun kind of

This could be a variety of things potentially depending on where the sound is coming from. If this is coming from the engine area, this may be valve train noise. If not from the engine area, this may be related...

Can a strut fail by just using a car hoist?

Hi, thanks for writing in. In my 35 plus years of servicing vehicles, I have never seen a strut go bad when I lifted a vehicle on a lift, however this does not mean it is not possible. When the...

Check engine light came on, stayed on for a month, then went off.

Hi there. In most cases, the P0420 code (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) means that either the upstream or downstream oxygen sensor in the catalytic converter is not working. The other code listed tends to be caused by issues with the catalytic converter being...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com