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Vehicle recall 11V599000 · December 28, 2011

2012 Chevrolet Sonic

On some of these vehicles, the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
General motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured from June 2, 2011, through November 21, 2011. On some of these vehicles, the front brake inner or outer pad may be missing.
Consequence
A missing pad could result in reduced brake system performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brakes for a missing inner or outer pad. If a brake pad is missing, dealers will install new inner and outer pads, a new brake caliper, and a new rotor. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before January 14, 2012
Notes
GM’s safety recall campaign number is 11354.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
11V599000
Reported to NHTSA
December 28, 2011
Filed by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Owner notification
January 23, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected
4,296
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Recall 11V599000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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