Is the 2012 CHEVROLET Sonic safe to drive?

The 2012 CHEVROLET Sonic has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2012 CHEVROLET Sonic? (Campaign #12V522000)

General Motors is recalling your vehicle to fix a problem with the driver's side airbag. The issue is that a small metal bar inside the steering wheel airbag could touch the terminals and prevent the airbag from deploying properly. If your vehicle is in an accident and the airbag doesn't deploy, you could be at greater risk of injury. The dealership will replace the steering wheel airbag coil at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.

NHTSA Campaign 12V522000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS

What Happened

General Motors is recalling your vehicle to fix a problem with the driver's side airbag. The issue is that a small metal bar inside the steering wheel airbag could touch the terminals and prevent the airbag from deploying properly.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle is in an accident and the airbag doesn't deploy, you could be at greater risk of injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

The dealership will replace the steering wheel airbag coil at no cost to you, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V522000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 12V522000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?