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Chevrolet joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.

NHTSA campaign 18V-342 · Reported May 27, 2018 · 71 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Chevrolet Sonic
VEHICLES AFFECTED
71
REMEDY
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

General Motors LLC reported a problem with the seats. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

A joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not be properly welded, reducing the strength of the seat-back frame.

WHY IT MATTERS

In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat-back, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-342.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Chevrolet Sonic

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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