2012 Chevrolet Sonic recall: pads
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on December 28, 2011. It covers about 4,296 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,296
- reported
- Dec 28, 2011
- owners notified
- Jan 23, 2012
- related complaints
- 17
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
- What is wrong
- General 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.
- Risk
- A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brakes for a missing inner or outer pad. If a brake pad is missing, dealers will install new inner and outer pads, a new brake caliper, and a new rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 14, 2012
Recall number 11V599000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Sonic 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 11V599000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic pads?
Yes. Recall 11V599000, reported on December 28, 2011, covers about 4,296 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V599000?
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brakes for a missing inner or outer pad. If a brake pad is missing, dealers will install new inner and outer pads, a new brake caliper, and a new rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 14, 2012
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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