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Service bulletins for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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.

1589 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIT5236H2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version and the OnStar Customer Identifier and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
PIC5704C2017-10-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current. Technician should remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve assembly and inspect the brake pressure sensor assembly to ensure all shipping material has been removed before installation.
PI0653D2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER. This preliminary informational bulletin was created to inform Service Agents or Dealers, they may be charged back for parts and labor due to the turbo-chargers are being returned to the Warranty Parts center damaged, improperly assembled or missing parts and advising to properly package the complete turbochargers. (New models and RPOs added)
11-00-89-005J2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on Goodwill Tools, Customer Enthusiasm, and Policy Guidelines.
09-00-89-016E2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty nonadministrative bulletin provides information on the proper use of the labor op 0600014.
09-00-89-008C2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
08-08-44-029G2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on warranty and policy exchange program for electronic products for U.S. and Canada dealers only.
08-08-44-015G2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
07-08-49-020K2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
07-00-89-037J2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information for courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
05-08-44-024E2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. This informational bulletin provides information on return or reimbursement of customer owned CDs, DVDs or Navigation Discs .
05-00-89-072D2017-10-15. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This informational Bulletin provides Do's and Don'ts for maximizing gasoline engine fuel economy, other various tips and a list of websites for additional information.
02-08-98-002G2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. This informational bulletin provides information on new tools used for the Hem Flanges and how to repair and seal the flanges when the repairs are done.
01-03-10-003L2017-10-15. Service bulletin. TIRES. This GM of Canada New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program and GWM Transaction Submission Information Bulletin provides information for the new tires that the vehicle are equipped with and that they are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the New Vehicle Warranty (Base Warranty Coverage) and for vehicles within this warranty period, the defective tires will be replaced on a pro rata adjustment basis. It also provides GWM Transaction information.
01-00-89-010L2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides information on comebacks prevention information and using customer concern verification sheets (CCVS).
00-03-10-003U2017-10-15. Service bulletin. TIRES. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on The tires supplied with a new vehicle are covered by General Motors against defects in material or workmanship under the Bumper-to-Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
PI0592C2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. This preliminary bulletin provides information on Service Programming System (SPS) Errors (E4398, E4399, E4403, E4404, E4413, E4414, E4423 or E4491).
PI11192017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This preliminary bulletin explains that the wrong instructions were shipped with the molding kits and list what instruction sheet to order.
13-00-89-004D2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
00-06-01-026E2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 00-06-01-026D to add the 2014 model year.
PI0018B2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY. This preliminary bulletin provides a pre-inspection symptom list before preforming any repairs to any of windows for noises or performance.
04-06-04-047L2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
05-06-04-022J2017-10-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
PI0867A2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to test the CMP and replace if faulty to correct the customers concern of intermittent no crank.
PI10982017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This preliminary Informational bulletin provides information on Battery Test Cold Cranking Amperage (CCA) for Original Equipment Batteries and Testing Tips.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.