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Chevrolet Sonic Driver Seat Frame Weld Issue

NHTSA campaign 18V342000 · Reported May 27, 2018 · General Motors LLC

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If the car is hit from behind, the weakened seat-back may fail, which raises the risk of injury to the driver. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V342000
Reported to NHTSA	May 27, 2018
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Part affected	Seats
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

In some of these Chevrolet Sonic vehicles, a joint in the driver's seat-back frame may not have been welded properly. This can leave the seat-back frame weaker than it should be. If the vehicle is hit from behind, the weakened seat-back could fail to hold up the way it's supposed to, which raises the chance that the driver could be hurt in that kind of crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Chevrolet dealer, or call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
3. The driver's seat-back will be replaced free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V342000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Chevrolet Sonic

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Chevrolet Seat Recalls Address Weak Welds and Loose Attachment Bolts · all 7 Chevrolet recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: SEATS
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: In the event of a rear-impact crash, the seat-back may fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.