| Recall Number: 13V464000 | Owner Notification Date: November 7, 2013 | Record Creation Date: October 22, 2013 |
Defect Description:
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. |
Defect Consequence:
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. |
Corrective Action:
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front fuel tank strap bracket, and repair it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on november 7, 2013. Owners may contact GM at 1-800-521-7300. GM's recall campaign number is 13296.
2014 Chevrolet Sonic 5 RS, 1.4 Liters, 4 Cylinders, 6 Speeds, Manual Transmission MPG
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| Miles Per Gallon (MPG) | City: |
| 27 MPG (U.S.) | 32 MPG (Imperial) | 9 L/100km | 11 km/liter |
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| Highway: |
| 34 MPG (U.S.) | 41 MPG (Imperial) | 7 L/100km | 14 km/liter |
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| Combine: |
| 30 MPG (U.S.) | 36 MPG (Imperial) | 8 L/100km | 13 km/liter |
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| Vehicle Size Class | Midsize Cars |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Engine Size | 1.4 Liters |
| Number Of Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Air Aspiration Method | Turbocharged |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Number of Transmission Gears | 6 |
| Transmission Lock-Up | No |
| Transmission Creeper Gear | No |
| Drive System | Front 2-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommended |
| Engine | n/a |
| Number Of Intake Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
| Number Of Exhaust Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
Gas Guzzler
2014 Chevrolet Sonic FWD 4 DR Safety Ratings:
| Overall Rating: | | |
| Frontal Crash Rating: | Overall: | |
| Driver: | |
| Passenger: | |
| Side Crash Rating: | Overall: | |
| Driver: | |
| Passenger: | |
| Barrier: | |
| Combined Front: | |
| Combined Rear: | |
| Side Pole Impact Driver Rating: | | |
| Rollover Impact Rating: | | |
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2014 Chevrolet Sonic FWD 4 DR Safety Features:
| Vehicle Body Style: | 4 DR |
| Vehicle Drive Train: | FWD |
| Vehicle Class: | Passenger Car |
| Number of Seating: | 5 |
| Vehicle Minimum Gross Weight: | 3575 lbs |
| Vehicle Maximum Gross Weight: | 3758 lbs |
| Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorages: | Standard |
| Seat Belt Pretensioners: | Standard |
| Seat Belt Load Limiters: | Standard |
| Front Seat Belt Indicators: | Standard |
| Head Side Air Bag: | Standard |
| Head Side Air Bag Type: | Curtain |
| Head Side Air Bag Mount Location: | Roof |
| Head Side Airbags Meet TWG OOP: | Yes |
| Head Side Air Bag deployable in a rollover: | Yes |
| Torso Side Air Bag: | Standard |
| Torso Side Air Bag Type: | Pelvis/Torso |
| Torso Side Air Bag Mount Location: | Seat |
| Knee Bolsters: | Standard |
| Daytime Running Headlights: | Standard |
| Window Auto-Reverse System: | Optional |
| Automatic Crash Notification: | Standard |
| Crash Data Recorder: | Standard |
| Anti-theft Device: | Standard |
| Pelvis Side Air Bag: | Standard |
| Pelvis Side Air Bag Type: | Pelvis/Torso |
| Pelvis Side Air Bag Mount Location: | Seat |
| Vehicle Curb Weight: | 2820 lbs |
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