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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,301–1,330 of 1,330, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2014–Mar 5, 2014.
Back to 2015 Chevrolet SONIC problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10111848
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10111848 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111846
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10111846 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111845
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have an OnStar Turn-By-Turn Navigation the system that is inoperative. Technician verifies there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes are present in the Antilock Braking System and Vehicle Communication Interface Module of the vehicle. If no Diagnostic Trouble Codes found call OnStar using the Blue button on the OnStar key pad and ask the advisor for a turn by turn route. Also make a OnStar personal call and a call into the vehicle. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a resolution technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10111845 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10247681
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Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10247681 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10245950
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Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10245950 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111966
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics. Technician may need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center depending on the STID, Station ID, or OnStar Customer Identifier.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10111966 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111964
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.
Source record 10111964 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111963
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a grind growl noise on the 1-2 shift that can be felt in the clutch pedal and brake pedal if applied during a 1-2 shift under light or normal acceleration. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Source record 10111963 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138646
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This informational bulletin provides a process to the service agents that are not required to contact PQC, to determine when to replace a assembly as opposed to repairing and if an engine or transmission is being returned, that it has all the information in relation to that part being returned.
Source components: ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10138646 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138642
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This preliminary bulletin provides information on how to set the rear electric child locks.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.
Source record 10138642 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138640
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This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Source components: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR.
Source record 10138640 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138639
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This informational bulletin provides the technician the proper way to install and torque the wheel.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · WHEELS.
Source record 10138639 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138638
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This informational bulletin explains how to balance a chrome wheel without damaging the chrome face of the rim.
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10138638 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138637
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with ways to decrease the tire slipping on the rim and reduce to possible chances of the customers concerns over tire vibration are repair.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · TIRES · WHEELS:RIM.
Source record 10138637 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138631
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure on cleaning a leaking rim, to correct a customers concern of having a slow tire leak and low tire psi message on.
Source components: TIRES · WHEELS:RIM.
Source record 10138631 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138630
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This informational bulletin explains the use of Nitrogen in GM tires.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · TIRES.
Source record 10138630 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138629
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This bulletin provides information regarding the normal tire wear condition of slight or mild tire feathering and recommended practices.
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 10138629 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138623
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This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering of Onstar vehicle communication modules.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10138623 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10111927
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Source record 10111927 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138606
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This warranty administration bulletion provides the dealer technician information and guidelines for claiming a windshield.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD.
Source record 10138606 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10253622
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Rear Doors Intermittently will not Open from Inside.
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK.
Source record 10253622 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10250084
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10250084 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10246571
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 10246571 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190932
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10190932 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190931
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Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · WHEELS.
Source record 10190931 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137784
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This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10137784 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10137781
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This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
Source record 10137781 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10112022
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE.
Source record 10112022 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190934
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10190934 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10190933
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Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.
Source record 10190933 at NHTSA