2014 Chevrolet Sonic Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 24 airbag complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, 16% of that year's 150 total complaints, tied to 7 crashes and 8 injuries. A related recall (14V543000) covers a steering column electrical connection that can affect airbag deployment.
- Airbags complaints
- 24
- 16% of 150
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 59,957 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in moderate-to-severe front and rear-end collisions, even when the vehicle sustained heavy frame damage.
- Owners report crashes at highway and city speeds where no airbags fired, resulting in injuries such as fractured necks, whiplash, and concussions.
- The airbag warning light illuminates intermittently while driving at different speeds, sometimes returning after dealer visits that found no fault codes.
- Some owners tied the illuminated airbag light to the clock spring component named in the related recall for the steering column connector.
- The passenger airbag on/off indicator was reported to show 'off' inconsistently regardless of the seat occupant's weight, both parked and while driving.
- A few owners questioned whether their vehicle contained Takata airbag components after hearing about broader industry recalls.
When 2014 Chevrolet Sonic airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 1, 2015, latest Jun 24, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic
- NHTSA 14V543000Sep 9, 2014Airbags304 vehicles
Air bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014, to August 1, 2014. Due to a loss of electrical connection in the steering column, in the event of a severe crash, the driver's frontal air bag deployment may be limited to the first-stage deployment only instead of the intended first-stage and second-stage deployments.
Risk: If only the first-stage of the driver's frontal air bag deploys without the additional second-stage, the driver has an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will test the terminals in the IP harness clock spring coil connector and replace any loose terminals, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14537.
Airbags complaints by Sonic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?
- NHTSA lists 24 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Sonic, which is 16% of the 150 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2014 Chevrolet Sonic?
- Yes. Recall 14V543000 covers a loss of electrical connection in the steering column on vehicles built between July 28 and August 1, 2014, which can affect airbag deployment. Dealers test and replace the IP harness clock spring coil connector terminals as the remedy.
- Did the airbag problems on the 2014 Sonic cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this component shows 7 crashes and 8 injuries reported among the 24 airbag complaints.
- At what mileage do airbag issues typically appear on the 2014 Sonic?
- The median mileage at failure across airbag complaints for the 2014 Sonic is 59,956.5 miles.
- How does the 2014 Sonic's airbag complaint share compare to other years?
- The 2014 Sonic's airbag complaints made up 16% of that year's total complaints, lower than the 2015 Sonic's 24% share but higher than the 2012 model's 10% and 2013's 12%.