Defect Description For Recall
General Motors (Gm) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic Vehicles Manufactured From June 2, 2011, Through November 21, 2011. On Some Of These Vehicles, The Front Brake Inner Or Outer Pad May Be Missing.
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SONIC
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V599000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
Effect Of Defect
A Missing Pad Could Result In Reduced Brake System Performance, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
GM Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Front Brakes For A Missing Inner Or Outer Pad. If A Brake Pad Is Missing, Dealers Will Install New Inner And Outer Pads, A New Brake Caliper, And A New Rotor. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before January 14, 2012
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20110602
End Of Manufacture
20111121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4296
Date Owners Notified
20120123
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20111228