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2013 Chevrolet Sonic

6 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

The driver-side air bag inflator may explode during deployment due to a manufacturing defect.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 767 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V516000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Electrical system

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 317,572 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V257000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electrical

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

In cold temperatures, the insulation on the engine block heater cord can become damaged, allowing the wires to be exposed.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,990 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V417000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support.

Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 1,558 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V464000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Exterior lighting

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.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 10,210 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V220000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Exterior lighting

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.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4,716 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V454000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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