There have been 15 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Sonic. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Sonic.
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Verano, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013 Chevrolet Volt |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2013 buick verano, chevrolet camero, sonic, and volt vehicles. the driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 2016 Chevrolet Trax |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2013 Chevrolet Trax, 2014 Chevrolet Trax, 2015 Chevrolet Trax, 2016 Chevrolet Trax |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to may 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2014 Buick Encore, 2013 Buick Verano, 2014 Buick Verano, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the transmission turbine shaft fracture occurs during vehicle operation in first or second gear, the vehicle will not upshift to the third through sixth gears, limiting the vehicle's speed. If the fracture occurs during operation in third through sixth gear, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough to downshift to first or second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1. 8l four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Buick Verano, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet camaro ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. As a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Chevrolet Sonic |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Summary: General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Cadillac ATS, 2013 Cadillac XTS, 2014 Chevrolet Impala, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ats and model year 2013 Cadillac xts; model year 2014 Chevrolet impala; and 2013 Chevrolet sonic vehicles. Originally, in may 2013, gm recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ats and model year 2013 Cadillac xts; and model year ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jul. 27, 2023 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 767 |
| Jun. 10, 2016 | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. | 18,780 |
| Apr. 28, 2016 | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. | 317,572 |
| Jun. 30, 2015 | Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc. | 45,785 |
| Sep. 9, 2014 | Air Bag | 304 |
| Jul. 2, 2014 | Equipment:electrical | 2,990 |
| Jun. 12, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 21,567 |
| Jun. 6, 2014 | Air Bag | 31,520 |
| Sep. 26, 2013 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting | 1,558 |
| May. 24, 2013 | Electrical System | 10,210 |
| Jan. 24, 2013 | Air Bag | 4,167 |
| Oct. 31, 2012 | Air Bag | 2,949 |
| Sep. 17, 2012 | Electrical System | 4,716 |
| Aug. 20, 2012 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 44,668 |
| Dec. 28, 2011 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 4,296 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 3 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 4 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 6 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 7 |