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2013 CHEVROLET Sonic ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #13V220000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala; and 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. Originally, in May 2013, GM recalled 1,627 model year 2013 Cadillac ATS and model year 2013 Cadillac XTS; and model year 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles. In October 2013, GM informed the agency that it was adding model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles to this campaign , representing an additional 8,050 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 9,677. On the affected vehicles, the brake lamps may intermittently flash without the brakes being applied and the cruise control may disengage. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lamps flash when the vehicle is not slowing, a following driver may not adjust vehicle speed when the vehicle is in fact braking, and the brake lamps are illuminating as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module. The recall began on June 13, 2013. Owner's may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339. GM's recall number is 13158.
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Moderate #12V454000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your 2013 Chevrolet Sonic's turn signal lamps are being recalled because the car's computer doesn't detect when they're not working, which can cause problems with the turn signal indicator.
Risk if Unfixed
If your turn signal isn't working and you don't get it fixed, other drivers might not know you're turning, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
GM will fix this for free by reprogramming your car's computer and key fobs at a dealership, and they'll let you know when it's time to bring your car in.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other CHEVROLET Sonic 2013 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Sonic Years

2018
1 recall
2016
2 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2012
7 recalls

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