2013 Chevrolet Sonic recalls

6 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

23V516000 · General Motors, LlcAir Bags recallThe driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.Air bagsFree replacement767unitsJul 202316V257000 · 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 201614V417000 · 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 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 201312V454000 · 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 2012