Chevrolet Sonic — Airbag
High risk
Jul 27, 2023
Model years: 2013
Issue: On certain vehicles, the driver-front airbag inflator could rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash. If this happens, the airbag may not properly inflate and fragments co
Also affects: Buick Verano, Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Sonic — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 2018
Model years: 2018
On certain vehicles, the driver’s seat frame may not have been properly welded during the manufacturing process, reducing the strength of the seat back. In the event of a rear-impa
Chevrolet Sonic — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Feb 3, 2017
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The headlamp high-beam lens is
Chevrolet Sonic — Electrical
High risk
Jun 8, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protect
Also affects: Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Sonic — Electrical
High risk
Apr 28, 2016
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protect
Also affects: Chevrolet Trax, Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Sonic — Electrical
High risk
Jun 25, 2015
Model years: 2015
Certain vehicles may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection, and CMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection. The
Also affects: Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Sonic — Airbag
High risk
Sep 9, 2014
Model years: 2014
On certain vehicles, a loss of electrical connection in the steering column may prevent the second stage of the driver’s front airbag from deploying in crash events where second st
Chevrolet Sonic — Airbag
High risk
Jul 22, 2014
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the primary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted). Failure of an airbag to deploy correctly could increase
Also affects: Buick Verano, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Cruze
Chevrolet Sonic — Accessories
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -25C). This could create a
Also affects: Buick Encore, Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Sonic — Powertrain
High risk
Jun 12, 2014
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine and 6 speed automatic transmission, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture, disabling transmission gears 3 through 6. If this w
Chevrolet Sonic — Airbag
High risk
Jun 6, 2014
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the primary or secondary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted). Failure of an airbag to deploy correctly c
Also affects: Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Sonic — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Oct 16, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the brake lamps could flash intermittently without the brake pedal being depressed. This would convey a confusing message to following road users who, in turn,
Also affects: Cadillac Ats, Cadillac Xts, Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Sonic — Fuel System
High risk
Sep 27, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, a fuel tank support strap bracket may have been welded incorrectly and could separate. This could potentially result in damage to the fuel tank and fuel leakag
Chevrolet Sonic — Airbag
High risk
Oct 30, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the primary stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted). Failure of an airbag to deploy correctly could increase
Also affects: Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Camaro, Buick Verano
Chevrolet Sonic — Electrical
High risk
Sep 17, 2012
Model years: 2013
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 – Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Contr
Chevrolet Sonic — Visual System
High risk
Aug 17, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain units, the windshield washer hose may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to clean the windshield. This could im
Chevrolet Sonic — Brakes
High risk
Dec 23, 2011
Model years: 2012
On certain vehicles, the front brake inner and/or outer pads may have been omitted during vehicle assembly. This could increase stopping distances, possibly resulting in a crash ca