2012 Chevrolet Sonic
Starting MSRP $13,865–$18,625
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recalls
Recalls current as of 04/26/2013Find all recalls at Safercar.gov
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AIR BAGS13V02300001/25/2013GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET CAMARO, BUICK VERANO, CHEVROLET CRUZE, AND CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG HAS A SHORTING BAR WHICH MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE AIR BAG TERMINALS.IF THE BAR AND TERMINALS ARE CONTACTING EACH OTHER AT THE TIME OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG, THAT AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE DRIVER'S RISK OF INJURY.GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG COIL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2013. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS AT 1-800-521-7300.
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AIR BAGS12V52200011/05/2012GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK VERANO, CHEVROLET CRUZE, AND CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG HAS A SHORTING BAR WHICH MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE AIR BAG TERMINALS.IF THE BAR AND TERMINALS ARE CONTACTING EACH OTHER AT THE TIME OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG, THAT AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY, INCREASING THE DRIVER'S RISK OF INJURY.GENERAL MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG COIL, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENERAL MOTORS AT 1-800-521-7300.
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER12V40800008/20/2012GENERAL MOTORS LLC (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 5, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2012. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS." THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER HOSE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY SEPARATE FROM THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR. IF THIS OCCURS, WASHER FLUID WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TO THE WINDSHIELD.A LACK OF WASHER FLUID COULD IMPEDE THE DRIVER'S VIEW, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL SECURE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE TO PREVENT SEPARATION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON, OR ABOUT, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER AT 1-866-694-6546.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS11V59900012/28/2011GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2011. ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES, THE FRONT BRAKE INNER OR OUTER PAD MAY BE MISSING.A MISSING PAD COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT BRAKES FOR A MISSING INNER OR OUTER PAD. IF A BRAKE PAD IS MISSING, DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW INNER AND OUTER PADS, A NEW BRAKE CALIPER, AND A NEW ROTOR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 14, 2012
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