# Service bulletin 53940 A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned. - Type: Service bulletin - NHTSA id: 10089410 - Published by NHTSA: 2017\-01\-24 - Manufacturer's number: 53940 - Manufacturer's date: 2016\-06\-22 - NHTSA component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ## NHTSA's summary 53940 \- STOP DELIVERY ORDER. GM DISCOVERED AN ERROR WHICH AFFECTED THE FUEL ECONOMY INFORMATION ON THE FUEL ECONOMY LABELS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE ERROR CAUSED THE EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY TO BE LISTED ON THE WINDOW LABEL AS 1 MPG HIGHER \(1L/100 KM LOWER\) THAN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. GM IS STOPPING SALE OF THE AFFECTED MODELS UNTIL A CORRECTED LABEL IS PRINTED AND AFFIXED. GM WILL CONTACT OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MODELS TO ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. THIS LABEL ERROR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE VEHICLES. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, DEALERS MUST HOLD AND MAY NOT SELL OR DISPLAY FOR SALE THE INVOLVED VEHICLES UNTIL CORRECTED MONRONEY \(FUEL ECONOMY\) WINDOW LABELS ARE RECEIVED AND AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE. ## The document No address for NHTSA's copy can be built for this communication. Ask the dealer for it by the manufacturer's number. ## Components Equipment and accessories, Fuel system, Labels and manuals ## Vehicles listed - 2014 to 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC ## Recalls for the same vehicles and component - [16V422000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V422000.md), 2016-06-10: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. - [16V257000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V257000.md), 2016-04-28: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. - [15V416000](/recalls/nhtsa/15V416000.md), 2015-06-30: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. - [2014274](/recalls/tc/2014274.md), 2014-07-03: Accessories - [14V417000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V417000.md), 2014-07-02: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL - [13V464000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V464000.md), 2013-09-26: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING ## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component - [25\-NA\-065](/bulletins/11017173.md), 2025-04-24, Service bulletin: STEERING; SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis. - [05\-06\-04\-022V](/bulletins/11007095.md), 2024-09-05, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles and the TOP TIER FUELS website URL. - [16\-NA\-383](/bulletins/11004761.md), 2024-07-16, Service bulletin: ENGINE; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build\-up. - [04\-06\-04\-051I](/bulletins/11004727.md), 2024-07-16, Service bulletin: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive. - [PI0572B](/bulletins/10254240.md), 2024-05-06, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT. Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability. - [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10253527.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. - [17\-NA\-052](/bulletins/10253526.md), 2024-04-23, Service bulletin: WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed. - [PIP5596A](/bulletins/10253061.md), 2024-04-15, Service bulletin: SERVICE BRAKES; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel pressure situation. - [20\-NA\-132](/bulletins/10252774.md), 2024-04-05, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; EQUIPMENT. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. - [PIT5354](/bulletins/10252164.md), 2024-04-01, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Identifying If A Vehicle Is Equipped With OnStar 4G LTE Wi\-Fi. 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