Chevrolet Sonic recalls
12 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Chevrolet Sonic. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Air bags (4), Electrical system (2), Equipment (2), Seats (1), Power train (1) among the latest campaigns.
Latest recalls
- 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Volt and 2013 Buick Verano recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
July 27, 2023 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 23V-516General 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.
- 2018 Chevrolet Sonic recall: Seats
May 27, 2018 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 18V-342General 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.
- 2013–2016 Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Trax recall: Electrical system: software
June 10, 2016 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 16V-422General 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…
- 2013–2016 Chevrolet Trax, Spark, Sonic recall: Electrical system: software
April 28, 2016 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 16V-257General 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…
- 2014–2015 Chevrolet Sonic, Spark recall: Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.
June 30, 2015 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 15V-416General 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.…
- 2014 Chevrolet Sonic recall: Air bags
September 9, 2014 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 14V-543General 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…
- 2012–2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze and 2013–2014 Buick Verano, Encore recall: Equipment: electrical
July 2, 2014 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 14V-417General 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…
- 2012 Chevrolet Sonic recall: Power train: automatic transmission
June 12, 2014 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 14V-3158L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.
- 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Camaro and 2012 Buick Verano recall: Air bags
June 6, 2014 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 14V-300General 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…
- 2013–2014 Chevrolet Sonic recall: Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting
September 26, 2013 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 13V-464General 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…
- 2013 Cadillac XTS, ATS and 2013–2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Impala recall: Exterior lighting: brake lights
May 24, 2013 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 13V-220General 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…
- 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, Sonic, Camaro and 2012 Buick Verano recall: Air bags
January 24, 2013 · General Motors, LLC · Campaign 13V-023General 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…
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Chevrolet Sonic had?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Chevrolet Sonic, across 6 model years (2012–2018).
Which Chevrolet Sonic model year has the most recalls?
The 2013 Chevrolet Sonic appears in the most campaigns (5). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Chevrolet Sonic for recalls?
Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.