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2014 Chevrolet Sonic

4 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 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 ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.

Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.

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

Free repair · 304 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V543000 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 ↗

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