NHTSA Recall 14V315000: Automatic transmission (power train)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 21,567 vehicles. It affects 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V315000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14234 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | June 12, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 8, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured March 1, 2012, to June 29, 2012, and equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission and 1.8L four cylinder engine. In the affected vehicles, the transmission turbine shaft may fracture.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V315000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2012 |
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.