Chevrolet Sonic (2018): Seats
Recall 18V342000 · May 27, 2018 · General Motors LLC
71
vehicles affected
71
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V342000
- Date
- May 27, 2018
- Maker
- General Motors LLC
- Units affected
- 71
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.
What can happen
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V342000?
1 model: Chevrolet Sonic (2018), about 71 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V342000?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18178.
What can happen?
In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.