2012 Chevrolet Sonic — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
Published December 28, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 28, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V599000, published December 28, 2011. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Chevrolet Sonic — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- SONIC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Chevrolet Sonic — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V599000 on December 28, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: SONIC.