2012 Chevrolet Sonic recall: windshield wiper/washer
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on August 20, 2012. It covers about 44,668 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 44,668
- reported
- Aug 20, 2012
- owners notified
- Sep 7, 2012
- related complaints
- 16
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
- Risk
- A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.
Recall number 12V408000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Sonic 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 12V408000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic windshield wiper/washer?
Yes. Recall 12V408000, reported on August 20, 2012, covers about 44,668 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V408000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.
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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