How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have?

NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sonic, which is 5% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for windshield wipers on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?

Yes. Recall 12V408000 covers 2012 Sonic vehicles built from May 5, 2011 through February 24, 2012 for a windshield washer hose that can separate; dealers secure the hose free of charge.

At what mileage do wiper and visibility problems show up on the 2012 Sonic?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Sonic is 30,000 miles.

Did the wiper or visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Sonic.

2012 Chevrolet Sonic Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic, 5% of that year's 354 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. A related recall (12V408000) covers a windshield washer hose that can separate.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 16; 5% of 354
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield washer fluid fails to reach the nozzles, leaving the reservoir dry even after refilling, sometimes tied to the recalled washer hose.
Some owners report the washer fluid leaking out from under the vehicle instead of spraying the windshield.
Owners describe the wiper motion or wiper blade obstructing forward vision while driving.
Small outside mirrors create blind spots, with some owners saying they lost sight of vehicles behind them.
A windshield cracked from the edge without any visible impact, spreading several inches across the glass.
One owner reported the rear glass shattering on its own while making a turn, with no collision involved.

When 2012 Chevrolet Sonic visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 29, 2012, latest May 26, 2020.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2012 to May 2020; peak May 2016 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

NHTSA 12V408000Aug 20, 2012Visibility & Wipers44,668 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." The windshield wiper washer hose on these vehicles may separate from the washer fluid reservoir. If this occurs, washer fluid will not be available to the windshield.
Risk: A lack of washer fluid could impede the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will secure the windshield washer hose to prevent separation, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact the Chevrolet owner center at 1-866-694-6546.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Sonic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20110 (0%)
201216 (5%)
20138 (4%)
20140 (0%)
20151 (1%)
20160 (0%)
20174 (11%)
20181 (7%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic have?: NHTSA lists 16 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sonic, which is 5% of the 354 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for windshield wipers on the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic?: Yes. Recall 12V408000 covers 2012 Sonic vehicles built from May 5, 2011 through February 24, 2012 for a windshield washer hose that can separate; dealers secure the hose free of charge.
At what mileage do wiper and visibility problems show up on the 2012 Sonic?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Sonic is 30,000 miles.
Did the wiper or visibility issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Sonic.