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Service bulletins for the 2013 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.

1726 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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PIC5137N2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; SERVICE BRAKES; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
PIC57812017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rotational noise coming from the rear of the vehicle during brake apply. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics. If the inspection and normal diagnosis does not identify the cause of this concern contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center to start a case. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
PIC57802017-08-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that some vehicles may have an Antilock Braking System Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code C0035 sym 0F and or C0040 sym 0F. Technician will need to follow the latest version of PI0276 and inspect the wiring first. Technician will also need to inspect the wheel bearings and hubs for excessive play causing an excessive air gap.
PIT4907A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIC5781A2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:DRUM; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a rotational noise coming from the rear of the vehicle during brake apply. Technician will need to replace both brake drums and brake shoes.
PIC5137P2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Electronic Brake Control Module and the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve parts restriction has ended. Dealer can now order the parts directly through your Parts Department without General Motors Technical Assistance Center authorization.
PIP5043B2017-08-15. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a grind growl noise on the 1-2 shift that can be felt in the clutch pedal and brake pedal if applied during a 1-2 shift under light or normal acceleration. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIT4943C2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
PIC5781A2016-06-22. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
147332015-07-20. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE. THIS TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. GENERAL MOTORS 2013-2015 CHEVROLET SONIC RS OR SONIC DUSK EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PARK BRAKE CABLE RETAINER CLIP MAY BE MISSING, WHICH CAN CAUSE CABLE FREEZING OR CORROSION. *LJ
147332015-06-17. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE. GENERAL MOTORS: TSB CONTAINS OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. 2013-2015 CHEVROLET SONIC OR SONIC DUSK EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISK BRAKES MAY BE MISSING A PARK BRAKE CABLE RETAINER CLIP. *LJ (RPO J67)
PIC-5781-A2014-01-03. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS. CHEVROLET: ROTATIONAL NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHEN BRAKING, IN REAR DRUM BRAKE AREA AND NEED TO REPLACE BOTH REAR BRAKE DRUM AND SHOES ON BOTH SIDES. MODEL 2012-2013 SONIC. *PE
PI-0796-A2012-11-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT. CHEVROLET: WHEN FLASHING ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE LIGHT MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED, THE REPORT CODE, C027D, IS CURRENT OR IN HISTORY AND SOFTWARE CALIBRATION UPDATE TO ADDRESS ISSUE FOR REPROGRAMMING ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL MODULE. MODEL 2013 VOLT. *PE

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