Technical Service Bulletin 53940 — 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

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Bulletin Details

TSB ID 53940
Manufacturer
Vehicle 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC
Component FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Communication Date

Bulletin Summary

53940 - STOP DELIVERY ORDER. GM DISCOVERED AN ERROR WHICH AFFECTED THE FUEL ECONOMY INFORMATION ON THE FUEL ECONOMY LABELS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. THE ERROR CAUSED THE EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY TO BE LISTED ON THE WINDOW LABEL AS 1 MPG HIGHER (1L/100 KM LOWER) THAN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. GM IS STOPPING SALE OF THE AFFECTED MODELS UNTIL A CORRECTED LABEL IS PRINTED AND AFFIXED. GM WILL CONTACT OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MODELS TO ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. THIS LABEL ERROR HAS NO EFFECT ON THE SAFETY AND OPERATION OF THE VEHICLES. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, DEALERS MUST HOLD AND MAY NOT SELL OR DISPLAY FOR SALE THE INVOLVED VEHICLES UNTIL CORRECTED MONRONEY (FUEL ECONOMY) WINDOW LABELS ARE RECEIVED AND AFFIXED TO THE VEHICLE.

About Technical Service Bulletins

A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.

Other TSBs for the 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC

16NA118 STEERING
PIC6242A VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
PI1086B POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
PIC6242 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
PIC5704C SERVICE BRAKES
16NA347 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
140089004C EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
53941 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
PIC-6201 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16-NA-088 SEATS
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