Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Accessories and Modifications

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / Vehicle Care / General Information / Accessories and Modifications

Adding non-dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.

Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the installation or use of non‐GM certified parts, including control module or software modifications, is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts.

GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. See your dealer to accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories installed by a dealer technician.

Also, see Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, safety belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materi ...

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Collision Damage Repair
If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequen ...

Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific vehicle position on each tire and wheel – LF, LR, RF, RR. Remove the tire and ...

Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Torque Converter Housing Side
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Torque Converter Housing Side Callout Component Name 1 Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assembly Special Tools DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover DT-47790 Seal Insta ...

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