CHEVROLET 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2012 CHEVROLET SONIC
Brand
CHEVROLET
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2012
General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2012 CHEVROLET SONIC vehicles due to visibility:windshield wiper/washer issues. A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026