NHTSA Recall 12V454000: Turn signal (exterior lighting) and electrical system
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,716 vehicles. It affects 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V454000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12209 |
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TURN SIGNAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 17, 2012 |
| Owner notification | October 2, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 29, 2012, through August 29, 2012. When a turn signal lamp fails to operate, the Body Control Module (BCM) in these vehicles does not detect this condition and will not indicate the condition to the driver. Thus, These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the driver is not aware that the turn signal is not functioning and does not have the light repaired, other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the BCM and the vehicle's key fobs, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 3, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Notes
GM's campaign number is 12209.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V454000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.