Recall 14V315000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Report Date
20140612
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect Description

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 Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.