How do I know if my Chevrolet Sonic has a recall?

To know if your Chevrolet Sonic has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Chevrolet Sonic VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Chevrolet Sonic has an open recall?

If your Chevrolet Sonic is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Chevrolet Sonic does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Chevrolet Sonic are taken care of by Chevrolet at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

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16 Recalls

NHTSA 23V-516 · OEM N232413120

Driver's Frontal Air Bag Explodes Upon Deployment

767 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Buick Verano, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro and 2 others

NHTSA 18V-342 · OEM 18178

Driver's Seat Back Frame Fractures In An Accident

71 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2018 Chevrolet Sonic

NHTSA 16V-422 · OEM 45340

Audible Chime Does Not Sound To Alert Driver Seat Belts Need Fastened Or Key Left In Ignition

18,780 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2016 Chevrolet Sonic and 5 others

NHTSA 16V-257 · OEM 17130

Key In Warning Chime Fails To Sound

317,572 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013 Chevrolet Spark and 7 others

NHTSA 15V-416 · OEM 15504

Radio Display And Warning Chimes Fail

45,785 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 1 other

NHTSA 14V-543 · OEM 14537

Drivers Front Air Bag Malfunction

304 Potential Units Affected

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.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Chevrolet Sonic

NHTSA 14V-417 · OEM 14257

Engine Block Heater

2,990 Potential Units Affected

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Buick Verano, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 7 others

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Recall FAQs

If your Chevrolet Sonic is affected by a new safety recall, Chevrolet will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Chevrolet Sonic has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Chevrolet Sonic for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Chevrolet Sonic is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Chevrolet Sonic for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Chevrolet Sonic for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Chevrolet Sonic will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Chevrolet Sonic by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Chevrolet Sonic that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Chevrolet Sonic, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Chevrolet Sonic VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Chevrolet Sonic Recalls

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There are 16 recalls that may affect your Chevrolet Sonic.

Check your Chevrolet Sonic for safety recalls and get them fixed for free at a Chevrolet dealership near you.