Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Chevrolet Sonic

Chevrolet Sonic owners have reported 5 problems related to front air bag sensor control (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Sonic based on all problems reported for the Sonic.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

Failure Date: 12/22/2018

We owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. When the vehicle was started, we noticed that the air bag warning sensor illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Chevrolet -5925 us 90/ milton, FL 32583) where it was diagnosed that the failure codes (dtc c0186, c0196, c0287) appeared. We was informed that isn't a recall for this problem on this models. ( air bags and seat belts are a safety device, this fault should be a recall issue). We fount a service bulletin : sb-10059177-1527 from gm for the failure.

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2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

Failure Date: 08/22/2017

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. When the vehicle was started, the contact noticed that the air bag warning sensor illuminated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (Chevrolet Buick GMC of puyallup, 800 river rd, puyallup, wa, 98371) where it was diagnosed that the failure codes (dtc c0186, c0196, c0287) appeared. The contact was informed that the sdm module needed to be checked for the latest software version and updated software possibly needed to be installed. A service bulletin from gm was located for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 8-3212344697. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 39,940.

3 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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.

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4 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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.

5 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem of the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic

Failure Date: 06/01/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that the air bag sensor failed to recognize that the front passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was operating as designed and stated that the passenger could be under weight. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25.

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