2013 Chevrolet Sonic recall: turn signal
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on September 17, 2012. It covers about 4,716 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,716
- reported
- Sep 17, 2012
- owners notified
- Oct 2, 2012
- related complaints
- 3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1‑866‑694‑6546.
Recall number 12V454000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Sonic 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 12V454000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic turn signal?
Yes. Recall 12V454000, reported on September 17, 2012, covers about 4,716 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V454000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 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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