2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Buick Verano | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Buick Encore | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Buick Verano | 2014 Buick Encore | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — Equipment: electrical
Published July 10, 2014 · Recall initiated: July 2, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V417000, published July 10, 2014 and initiated July 2, 2014. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Buick Verano | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Buick Encore | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Buick Verano | 2014 Buick Encore | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — Equipment: electrical.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- SONIC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2013 BUICK VERANO | 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE | 2013 BUICK ENCORE | 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2014 BUICK VERANO | 2014 BUICK ENCORE | 2014 CHEVROLET CRUZE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Buick Verano | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | 2013 Buick Encore | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Buick Verano | 2014 Buick Encore | 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — Equipment: electrical recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V417000 on July 10, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: SONIC.