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US recalls (4)
Electrical system: software
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
Air bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the IP harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14537.
Equipment: electrical
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore all-wheel-drive vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to September 9, 2013; Verano vehicles manufactured August 8, 2012, to June 20, 2013; Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, to August 16, 2013, and 2012-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured May 10, 2011, to August 16, 2012 equipped with a Calix oil pan/block heater. In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil pan/block heater cord with a new cord that is rated for temperatures of minus 40 degree Celsius. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14257.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. As a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13296.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Lights and instruments
2017-02-03 · campaign 2017-051
Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The headlamp high-beam lens is not marked with the bulb type, contrary to the requirements of the standard. Correction: An manufacturing change has been undertaken to prevent this non-compliance condition from continuing. No corrective recall action is required as the non-compliance condition is deemed to be non-safety related.
Electrical
2016-04-28 · campaign 2016-191
Certain vehicles equipped with a "Bring Your Own Media" (BYOM) radio may fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Protection. The radio software may fail to provide an audible warning/reminder chime that meets the requirements of the standard if the ignition key is left in the off position and the driver delays opening the driver’s door for more than 10 minutes, or opens and closes the door several times. The loss of an audible warning when a key is left in the ignition may increase the risk of vehicle theft. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the radio with corrected operating software.
Airbag
2014-09-09 · campaign 2014-382 · 31 vehicles
On certain vehicles, a loss of electrical connection in the steering column may prevent the second stage of the driver’s front airbag from deploying in crash events where second stage deployment is warranted. This could increase the risk of injury to the driver. Correction: Dealers will test the terminals in the clock spring connector, and any loose terminals found will be replaced.
Accessories
2014-07-03 · campaign 2014-274
On certain vehicles, insulation on the engine block heater power cord may become damaged if the cord is handled during very cold days (temperatures below -25C). This could create an electrical shock hazard, which could result in personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the block heater cord.
Owner complaints (150)
Owners filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic (11 crashes, 4 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 48).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 49 | |
| Engine | 38 | |
| Unknown or other | 34 | |
| Air bags | 24 | |
| Power train | 20 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | |
| Steering | 13 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2014 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2014 Chevrolet Sonic version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sonic 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Sonic 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Sonic 1.8 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonic 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Sonic 5 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Sonic 5 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Sonic 5 1.8 L Automatic (S6) | 24 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonic 5 1.8 L Manual 5-spd | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Sonic 5 RS 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Sonic 5 RS 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonic RS 1.4 L Manual 6-spd | 26 | 33 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Sonic RS 1.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
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