Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 14V-315 · 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
General Motors LLC recall 14V-315 covers 21,567 2012 Chevrolet Sonic for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V315000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.
The risk
If the transmission turbine shaft fracture occurs during vehicle operation in first or second gear, the vehicle will not upshift to the third through sixth gears, limiting the vehicle's speed. If the fracture occurs during operation in third through sixth gear, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough to downshift to first or second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14234.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 113 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2012 to June 29, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.