Chevrolet SONIC

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERUS

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

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNALUS

    If the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICALUS

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

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    AIR BAGSUS

    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.

  • Chevrolet SONICdate unknown
    AIR BAGSUS

    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.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTINGUS

    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.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADSUS

    A MISSING PAD COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    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.

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    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.US

    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.

  • Chevrolet SONICdate unknown
    AIR BAGSUS

    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.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Chevrolet SONICdate unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Chevrolet SONICdate unknown
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    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.

  • Chevrolet SONICdate unknown
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    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.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.