2014 Chevrolet Sonic recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. Last verified Sep 13, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
149 owner complaints — full 2014 Chevrolet Sonic problems & reliability report →
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- Apr 28, 2016Safety2013–2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2013–2016 Chevrolet Trax — Electrical System
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
16V257000 · 318K units · General Motors LLC
- Sep 9, 2014Crash risk2014 Chevrolet Sonic — Air Bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.
14V543000 · 304 units · General Motors LLC
- Jul 2, 2014Crash risk2013–2014 Buick Encore, 2013–2014 Buick Verano, 2013–2014 Chevrolet Cruze and 1 other model — Equipment
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.
14V417000 · 3K units · General Motors LLC
- Sep 26, 2013Fire risk2013–2014 Chevrolet Sonic — Fuel System, Gasoline
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle.
13V464000 · 2K units · General Motors LLC