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Chevrolet Sonic recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30, model years 2012–2018.

NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Sonic; the most recent was received 2023-07-27 (Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module).

Recalls by model year

Model yearCampaignsDo Not Drive / Park Outside
201810
201620
201530
201440
201360
201270
Chevrolet Sonic recalls by component
Air Bags: 5Air Bags5Electrical System: 2Electrical System2Equipment: 2Equipment2Exterior Lighting: 2Exterior Lighting2Seats: 1Seats1Power Train: 1Power Train1

All Chevrolet Sonic campaigns

CampaignReceivedComponentProblem
23V5160002023-07-27Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator ModuleGeneral 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.
18V3420002018-05-27SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
16V4220002016-06-10Electrical System › SoftwareGeneral 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 warn…
16V2570002016-04-28Electrical System › SoftwareGeneral 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 provi…
15V4160002015-06-30Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.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. In …
14V5430002014-09-09Air BagsGeneral 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…
14V4170002014-07-02Equipment › ElectricalGeneral 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; C…
14V3150002014-06-12Power Train › Automatic TransmissionGeneral 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…
14V3000002014-06-06Air BagsGeneral 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…
13V4640002013-09-26Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › MountingGeneral 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 f…
13V2200002013-05-24Exterior Lighting › Brake LightsGeneral 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 …
13V0230002013-01-24Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently conta…
12V5220002012-10-31Air BagsGeneral 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.
12V4540002012-09-17Exterior Lighting › Turn SignalGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in th…
12V4080002012-08-20Visibility › Windshield Wiper/WasherGeneral 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. …
11V5990002011-12-28Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › PadsGeneral 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 recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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