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GM Recalling 1,600 Chevy Sonics For Fire Risk

On Friday, GM said that it will be recalling just 1,658 Chevrolet Sonic models (a mere 10 from Canada). The exact amount of 2013 versus 2014 models recalled is unknown, but we can assume that this issue will not be present for the 2015 model year.

So what is it that exactly has gone wrong?

GM spokesman Alan Adler tells that if the strap bracket were to split, the fuel tank would rest on the exhaust pipe or plastic tank shield, and owners may hear a rattling or scraping noise. If the tank shield and fuel filler neck do not support the tank, it could separate from the car. If the tank is punctured and there is a source of ignition, a fire might ensue.

Fortunately, the issue was noticed at the Orion Township assembly plant, and the vast majority of the cars are still in dealer inventory.

And to end things on a high note, there haven’t been any customer complaints, Tesla-esque explosions, or lawsuits.  As usual, affected owners can bring in their Sonics to their local Chevrolet dealer, inspect the necessary components, and replace them if need be free of charge.

A metro Detroit native, Alex Sizeland is GM Authority's staff writer with a focus on covering GM culture and performance cars.

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    1. C-class (W204 except C63 AMG coupe,S204) all classes
    2. CL-class (C215,C216) all classes
    3. CLS-class (W219,W218) all classes includes CLS shooting brake all classes
    4. E-class (W212 includes coupe,S212,V212) all classes
    5. G63 AMG : 3 km/liter in city,1 km/liter on highway
    6. GL-class (X164) all classes
    7. GLK-class (X204) all classes
    8. M-class (W163,W164) all classes
    9. ML-class (W166) all classes
    10. S-class (W221,S221,W222) all classes
    11. SL-class (R231) all classes
    12. SLK-class (R170,R171,R172) all classes
    1st to 12th classes except 5th class are low traction ,easy slide ,tail flick, have economy 1-5 km/liter and below 1 km/liter. Cause of low traction ,easy slide ,tail flick, have economy 1-5 km/liter and below 1 km/liter is rear track than front track in Mercedes Benz classes included AMG,Brabus,Lorinser. The interior in all classes,over 170 cm people are Inconvenient.
    The Mercedes Benz CGI turbo intercooler,CGI biturbo intercooler, petrol engine turbo intercooler and petrol engine biturbo intercooler classes included AMG, Brabus, Lorinser are unstable horsepower ,unstable torque ,have economy 1-5 km/liter and below 1 km/liter. In both ones make happen both thing, will have economy 1-3 km/liter and below 1 km/liter.

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