2012 Chevrolet Sonic recalls

7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

14V417000 · 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 201413V023000 · 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 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