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2012 Chevrolet Sonic

7 Recalls & Safety Reports

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Recall List for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Official recalls have been issued for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Chevrolet service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call Chevrolet customer service.

  1. RECALL: Engine Block Heater Power Cord Damage

    Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUL 02, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    2,990

  2. RECALL: Transmission Turbine Shaft Fracture

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 12, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    21,567

  4. RECALL: Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Not Deploy

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JUN 06, 2014
    Vehicles Affected
    31,520

  5. RECALL: Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Not Deploy

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 24, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    4,167

  6. RECALL: Driver Side Frontal Airbag May Not Deploy

    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. ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 31, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    2,949

  7. RECALL: Windshield Wiper Hose/FMVSS 104

    A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    AUG 20, 2012
    Vehicles Affected
    44,668

  8. RECALL: Missing Brake Pad

    A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    DEC 28, 2011
    Vehicles Affected
    4,296

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