Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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Wibautstraat - Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Meteorry posted a photo:

Wibautstraat 19/05/2023 16h42
Interesting to spot a car of which the brand is not available anymore in the Nethelands and most of Europe. This Chevrolet Aveo Sedan was built somewhere from 2011 till 2020. It is a second generation of the Aveo series. The third generation never made it to the European markets and that is very unfortunate.

Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo marketed by General Motors (GM) since 2002. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Motors and marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, the takeover of Daewoo by GM to form GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT) resulted the car being marketed under seven brands (Chevrolet, Daewoo, ZAZ, Holden, Pontiac, Ravon and Suzuki) in 120 countries, with the Aveo nameplate being the most commonly used one. The second-generation Aveo, developed by GM Korea (formerly GMDAT), was introduced in 2011 and was also marketed as the Chevrolet Sonic in several markets such as in the Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and several Southeast Asian markets. Production of the second-generation model ended in October 2020.

The second generation Aveo debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Development of the second-generation Aveo was led by GM Korea, with Opel engineers leading platform development along with significant input from engineers from Australia's Holden and Chevrolet of the United States.

FACTS & FIGURES
Also called:
Chevrolet Sonic (Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia)
Holden Barina (Australia & New Zeland)
Production: 20112020 (model years 20122020)
Assembly: South Korea, USA, China, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Rusia
Designer: Ondrej Koromhaz (2008)
Length: 4,397 mm
Width: 1,735 mm
Height: 1,516 mm

[ Wikipedia - Chevrolet Aveo ]

DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2013-01-25
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet camaro, cruze and sonic, and model year 2012 buick verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on february 13, 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Notes
This is general motors recall number 12261 and is an expansion of nhtsa recall 12v-522.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.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

Posted on: 2011-12-28
Description
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from june 2, 2011, through november 21, 2011. On some of these vehicles, the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing.

Consequence
A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brakes for a missing inner or outer pad. If a brake pad is missing, dealers will install new inner and outer pads, a new brake caliper, and a new rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 14, 2012

Notes
Gm¿s safety recall campaign number is 11354.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

Posted on: 2012-08-20
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from may 5, 2011, through february 24, 2012.  These vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  104, windshield wiping and washing systems.  The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir.  If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.

Consequence
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge.  The safety recall began on september 7, 2012.  Owners may contact the chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Notes
Gm's recall campaign number is 12176.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2012-11-05
Description
General motors is recalling certain model year 2012 buick verano, chevrolet cruze, and chevrolet sonic vehicles.  The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Corrective Action
General motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge.  The safety recall began on january 11, 2013.  Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Notes
This is general motors recall number 12261.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.

DEFECT #5 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Posted on: 2014-06-12
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS

Posted on: 2014-06-06
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 buick verano vehicles manufactured december 2, 2011 to july, 16, 2012, chevrolet cruze vehicles manufactured december 7, 2011 to july 25, 2012, chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured december 5, 2011 to august 2, 2012, and chevrolet camaro vehicles manufactured december 1, 2011 to june 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.

Consequence
If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact gm at 1-800-222-1020. Buick owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300. Note: this is an expansion of recalls 12v-522 and 13v-023.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Posted on: 2014-07-10
Description
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.

Consequence
Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.