Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sonic.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the air bag sensor light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure was due to an electronic interference which was caused by a cell phone in the vehicle. In addition the contact indicated that the front passenger seat air bag "off" light would illuminate when a passenger was seated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 68,000. Jft.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. While a passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the air bag sensor light would flash off and on. The contact mentioned that the air bag system was faulty and may not deploy when needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. The VIN was not available.


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