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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V342000·Announced 2018-05-27

GM Recalls 2018 Chevrolet Sonic for Driver Seat-Back Welding Defect

General Motors is recalling 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles because a joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, which could reduce strength in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat-back frame welding) that could lead to injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles due to a defect in the driver's seat-back frame. A joint in the frame may not be properly welded, which reduces the overall strength of the seat-back.

In the event of a rear-impact crash, the weakened seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury to the driver. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but the recall applies to the 2018 model year.

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET SONIC
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
71

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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