Recall 11V-599
GENERAL MOTORS LLC recalled the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, pads).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-599
- Reported
- December 28, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 4,296 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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
Notes from the manufacturer
GMs safety recall campaign number is 11354.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Sonic 2012