Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
545 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
By type
By component
By trouble code
By topic
| PIP4670J | 2022-04-18. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles. |
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| PIT3271M | 2022-04-18. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection. |
| 01-00-89-010O | 2022-04-08. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern. |
| 22-NA-074 | 2022-04-06. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system. |
| 22-NA-070 | 2022-04-06. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for replacement parts traceability (RPT) process to aid in tracking part replacements. |
| 22-NA-009 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters. |
| 18-NA-099 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim. |
| 17-NA-052 | 2022-04-05. Service bulletin. WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY). |
| PIC6450 | 2022-03-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates a process to correct the concern of Unable to contact OnStar after the 3G EOL on 2015-2022 model year vehicles in the United States. |
| PIT3271L | 2022-03-14. Service bulletin. WHEELS; TIRES. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection. |
| PIP4902P | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIP5632F | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIP4723F | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update. |
| PIT5839C | 2022-02-14. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE. This Preliminary information communicates to GM dealers that the above mentioned concern is software related and that General Motors is working on a solution. |
| PIP5628E | 2022-01-24. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D |
| 030310007K | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. TIRES; WHEELS. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires. |
| 030091001H | 2022-01-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING. This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns. |
| 19NA104 | 2021-12-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians and customers on steam/vapor coming from the front grille or radiator area. |
| 20NA132 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for battery testing and warranty replacements. |
| 18NA073 | 2021-12-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE. This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement. |
| PIT5839B | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. This Preliminary information communicates to GM dealers that the above mentioned concern is software related and that General Motors is working on a solution. |
| PIT3099U | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technicians may also contact PARTECH and/or the Techline Customer Support Center for additional support. |
| PIT4261G | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. TIRES:SIDEWALL. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not affect durability, reliability or performance of the tires. Dealer should communicate to the customer that slight sidewall indentations are a common characteristic of radial tire construction. |
| PIP5632E | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIC5650J | 2021-09-13. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; AIR BAGS. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable to duplicate the concern ask if the customer uses any Radio Frequency Identification Devices when the concern is present. Dealer should also direct their customers to the appropriate section in the Owner manuals that references that the device complies. |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.