2012 Chevrolet Sonic recall: automatic transmission
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on June 12, 2014. It covers about 21,567 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 21,567
- reported
- Jun 12, 2014
- owners notified
- Aug 8, 2014
- related complaints
- 154
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14234.
Recall number 14V315000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Sonic 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 154 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 14V315000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 14V315000, reported on June 12, 2014, covers about 21,567 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V315000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14234.
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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