Recall on Turbine Shaft

[Matt_KW]

Information down below.

I asked the dealership about this issue and they said they had no fix for it even though the fix is to replace the turbine shaft. Has anyone had this part replaced yet?

Thank You,

GM Recall #:
N140234
NHTSA Recall #:
14V315
Date Issued:
Jun 12, 2014
Recall Title:

TRANSMISSION TURBINE SHAFT FRACTURE

Recall Description:

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2012 model year Chevrolet Sonic vehicles equipped with a 6 Speed Automatic Transmission and 1.8L Four Cylinder Engine. Your vehicle may have a condition in which the transmission turbine shaft may fracture. If this occurs while in first or second gear, there will be no effect on performance but no upshift to third through sixth gears will occur.

Safety Risk Description:

If the fracture occurs while in third through sixth gears, the vehicle will coast until it slows enough for a downshift to first or second gear to occur, increasing the risk of a crash. In both instances, a MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) may illuminate and all of the forward gears may become inoperative if operated in this manner for a long period of time (minutes or hours). The engine will continue to run and all power accessories will remain functional.

Repair Description:

Dealers will replace the transmission turbine shaft. This service will be performed for you at no charge.

Recall Status: INCOMPLETE

 

[RMinNJ]

No, but a friend at work had them break on his Cruze...he said that was the only problem he had with the car..

 

[Matt_KW]

Oh okay, I am hoping to replace them prior to the breaking. I am aiming for Monday or Tuesday. It would be terrible to be stuck on the highway after the thing fractures. I think you could still drive the car but only in 1st and 2nd gear..lol

 

[jdchin87]

Didn't hear about that. Did you get a notice in the mail?

 

[Matt_KW]

Hello, Sorry about the late response. Yes, I was mailed a notice about the recall. You can also go on the my.chevrolet.com website where you can enter your VIN, that is how I figured out about all my recalls (turbine shaft and airbag issue).

Good Luck

 

[orangeade]

Good luck trying to get this fixed. My dealership has been putting me off since November since they are too busy to do this lengthy repair.

 

[Papasonic]

Good luck trying to get this fixed. My dealership has been putting me off since November since they are too busy to do this lengthy repair.

More than too busy: They probably don't have a tech on their staff qualified to do the repair.

 

[Matt_KW]

Haha, so true "Papasonic". Fortunately I was able to get the issue fixed quick, my dealership must of had that qualified tech, or something equivalent to one.