CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Power Train
If the transmission turbine shaft fracture occurs during vehicle operation in first or second gear, the vehicle will not upshift to the third through sixth gears, limiting the vehicle's speed. If the fracture occurs during operation in third through sixth gear, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough to downshift to first or second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
If the transmission turbine shaft fracture occurs during vehicle operation in first or second gear, the vehicle will not upshift to the third through sixth gears, limiting the vehicle's speed. If the fracture occurs during operation in third through sixth gear, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough to downshift to first or second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251487-chevrolet-sonic-2012-recall-power-train · Recall date December 6, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V315000
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“CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 6, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251487-chevrolet-sonic-2012-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall #14V315000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V315000).
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What NHTSA says to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14234.
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Subject: Recall 14V315000 — General Motors LLC CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a CHEVROLET SONIC (2012) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 14V315000 from General Motors LLC. The official recall notice states: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14234. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #14V315000 (December 6, 2014)
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