NHTSA recall 11V599000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Chevrolet Sonic
Reported Dec 28, 20114,296 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS LLCBuilt Jun 2, 2011 – Nov 21, 2011
The defect
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.
The risk
A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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