NHTSA recall 14V-315 (14V315000)
power train recall reported June 12, 2014 - about 21,567 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V315000
- Also written as
- 14V-315
- Manufacturer number
- 14234
- Reported
- June 12, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,567
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-315 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.