Chevrolet Sonic Recalled for Gas Tank Issue
Chevrolet is recalling 1,658 Sonic vehicles for a gas tank issue.
According to the American automaker, some Sonic vehicles may have left the factory with faulty welds on the straps that attach the fuel tank to the vehicle. As a result, the fuel tank could fall off the car. Affected model years are 2013 and 2014, though many of the vehicles included in the recall are still on dealership lots.
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A total of 1,558 cars affected by the recall are in the U.S. and the remaining 100 are in Canada. No crashes or injuries linked to the recall have been reported and Chevy will inspect the straps and replace where necessary.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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