Recall: Voluntary Emission Recall

[jlslatton]

I got a recall notice in the mail yesterday:

This notice is sent to inform you that GM is conducting a voluntary emission recall that includes your vehicle.

Reason For This Recall: GM has decided to conduct a voluntary Emission Recall involving certain 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The fuel filler hose clamp may not be fully connected to the inlet check valve and release vapors into the air. An inaccurately installed clamp may result in an inadequate seal between the fill hose and the inlet check valve. If this occurs, there may be an odor of fuel and the Check Engine light may illuminate.

What Will Be Done: Your Chevy dealer will inspect the fuel filler hose clamp, and if necessary, reposition and reconnect the hose. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

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Emission Law Information: In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty made applicable to your Chevy Sonic vehicle by state and federal law, and your right to participate in future recalls, it is recommended that you have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible. Failure to do so could legally be determined to be lack of proper maintenance of your vehicle. Also, your vehicle may fail a state or local emission inspection if this recall is not accomplished.

I guess I'll be making a trip to the dealer...

 

[Sonic]

Doesn't sound too bad though.

 

[Sonic-Mike]

Stickied and changed title.

 

[atvman29]

Got mine the other day as well. When I got home from my free dealership oil change...

 

[Sonic]

Was there a recall number on the notice you received?

 

[Ricard]

Chevrolet Sonic recall? Is bad...this is new car

 

[Sonic]

Things happen, especially with a new model. It's not that big of a deal.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

Unfortunately, these things come up with new models. I would just follow the instructions of the recall to have the problem corrected. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

 

[buldog72]

Besides this is old news from a few cars... not something that affected every vehicle. OVerall, based upon the biased people in this forum and my customers reaction to the Sonic...Chevy has a hit on its hands and hopefully the advertising will get sales jump started for 2012!!

 

[Snappy Punkin]

gas tank vent issue

The dealer has had my car for 2 days now trying to solve a gas vent sensor issue that causes the check engine light to come on and prohibits the flow of gas into the tank when fueling. Anybody else seen this issue?

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

The dealer has had my car for 2 days now trying to solve a gas vent sensor issue that causes the check engine light to come on and prohibits the flow of gas into the tank when fueling. Anybody else seen this issue?

Hi Snappy Punkin,

I am sorry that you are having this issue with your Sonic but so far haven't heard of this before. Hopefully the dealer will be able to have it resolved in no time.

Please keep me posted on how it goes for you. Thank you.

Vanessa
GM Customer Service

 

[my2012turbo]

My 2012 turbo has the same problem. Was this ever resolved?
p.s. PROBLEM SOLVED. 4027890 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER VENT.
SOLENOID VALVE REPLACEMENT. SPIDER HAD BUILT WEB THAT BLOCKED VENT!!!!

Thanks.

 

[Chevrolet Customer Care]

my2012turbo,

I am sorry you are having this concern. If you private message me your name, VIN, mileage and name of your GM dealership I can certainly assist you with this. I look forward to your private message.

Erica Tiffany
Chevrolet Customer Care