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SevereNHTSA·13V464000·Announced 2013-09-26

GM Recalls 2013-2014 Chevrolet Sonic for Fuel Tank Bracket Weld Defect

General Motors is recalling 2013-2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles due to insufficient welds on the front fuel tank strap bracket, which may separate and cause a fuel leak or fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank bracket separation) that poses a risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured between August 2, 2013, and August 12, 2013. The recall addresses a defect in the front fuel tank strap bracket caused by insufficient welds.

If the front fuel tank strap bracket separates from the vehicle, the increased load may lead to the failure of the other tank support. This could cause the fuel tank to come loose, resulting in a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak may result in a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SONIC
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
1,558

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SONIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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