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NHTSA Recall #14V315000 — CHEVROLET Sonic POWER TRAIN

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ID: #14V315000 MFR: General Motors LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened
Your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine may have a problem with the transmission turbine shaft, which could break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the turbine shaft breaks, your car could get stuck in first or second gear, or it could slow down suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
GM will fix your car for free by replacing the transmission turbine shaft. They'll contact you when it's time to bring your car in, and you can also call 1-800-222-1020 if you have any questions.
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What happened

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.

Risk if unfixed

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.

Remedy

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: CHEVROLET Sonic

Affected Vehicles

2012 CHEVROLET Sonic

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #14V315000. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 CHEVROLET Sonic safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2012 CHEVROLET Sonic? (Campaign #14V315000)

Your 2012 Chevrolet Sonic with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine may have a problem with the transmission turbine shaft, which could break. If the turbine shaft breaks, your car could get stuck in first or second gear, or it could slow down suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. GM will fix your car for free by replacing the transmission turbine shaft. They'll contact you when it's time to bring your car in, and you can also call 1-800-222-1020 if you have any questions.