RecallPulseUpdated Nov 3, 2026

Chevrolet Sonic recalls

16 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 3, 2026.

16recalls on file
16with a remedy available
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Jul 2023latest recall
Air bags 5Electrical 4Equipment 2Seats & belts 1Engine & powertrain 1Fuel system 1Camera, lights & visibility 1Brakes & stability 1
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Recalls by model year

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Latest recalls

23V516000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.Air bagsFree replacement767unitsJul 202318V342000 · General Motors LlcSeats recallA joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.Seats & beltsFree replacement71unitsMay 201816V422000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThe affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver…ElectricalFree software update19KunitsJun 201616V257000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallThe affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the…ElectricalFree software update318KunitsApr 201615V416000 · General Motors LlcEquipment recallIn the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the…EquipmentFree software update46KunitsJun 201514V543000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallDue to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag…Air bagsFree replacement304unitsSep 201414V417000 · General Motors LlcEquipment recallIn cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.EquipmentReplacement2,990unitsJul 201414V315000 · General Motors LlcPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.Engine & powertrainFree replacement22KunitsJun 201414V300000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.Air bagsFree replacement32KunitsJun 201413V464000 · General Motors LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallDue to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.Fuel systemFree repair1,558unitsSep 201313V220000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallOriginally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014…ElectricalSoftware update10KunitsMay 201313V023000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.Air bagsFree replacement4,167unitsJan 201312V522000 · General Motors LlcAir Bags recallThe driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.Air bagsFree replacement2,949unitsOct 201212V454000 · General Motors LlcElectrical System recallWhen a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will…ElectricalFree software update4,716unitsSep 201212V408000 · General Motors LlcVisibility recallThese vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair45KunitsAug 201211V599000 · General Motors LlcService Brakes, Hydraulic recallOn some of these vehicles, the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing.Brakes & stabilityFree repair4,296unitsDec 2011