2014 CHEVROLET SONIC Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. The owner reported the air conditioning system blew hot air continuously while driving at various speeds. There was also an abnormal engine noise and a fuel burning odor inside and outside the vehicle. No warning lights appeared and an independent mechanic could not determine the cause. The issue was linked to an NHTSA equipment recall.
Common Issues
- Air conditioning failure. The A/C blows hot air at all times despite attempts to operate it normally.
- Engine abnormality. An unusual sound is heard from the engine along with an abnormal fuel burning smell inside and outside the vehicle.
There are five recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic addressing issues related to fuel system components, airbags, electrical equipment, and software affecting key safety systems and vehicle operation.
Recalls
- Fuel tank mounting bracket. Recall 13V464000 affects 1,558 vehicles. Insufficient welds on the front fuel tank strap bracket may cause it to separate and increase load on other tank supports, risking a fuel leak and potential fire. Dealers will inspect and repair the bracket free of charge.
- Driver air bag deployment. Recall 14V543000 covers 304 vehicles. A loss of electrical connection in the steering column may limit air bag deployment to the first stage only during severe crashes, increasing injury risk. Dealers will test and replace loose terminals at no cost.
- Engine block heater cord. Recall 14V417000 involves 2,990 vehicles. Damage to insulation on the engine block heater cord in cold temperatures can expose wires, posing shock and injury hazards. The faulty cord will be replaced with a temperature-rated version.
- Radio software and theft protection. Recall 16V257000 affects 317,572 vehicles. Radios may fail to sound a warning chime if the key remains in the ignition after the ignition is off and the door opened after 10 minutes, reducing theft protection compliance. Dealers will update the radio software free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs related to safety defects or unresolved recall issues may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a legal professional can provide guidance on potential remedies available for persistent problems.
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC Summary
2014
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
322424
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC
317572 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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."
Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC
2990 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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.
Risk: Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC
304 vehicles affected
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.
Risk: If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC
1558 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
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.
Risk: If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. As a result, the fuel tank may come loose from the vehicle causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
Complaints
2014 CHEVROLET SONIC
ID: 2097802EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the A/C failed to function as intended. The contact stated that there was hot air blowing from the vents at all time. In addition, the contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, with an abnormal fuel burning odor on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V417000 (EQUIPMENT). The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.