NHTSA Service Bulletin 10190315: 2018 Chevrolet Sonic
Official manufacturer communication context for 2018 Chevrolet Sonic, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Normal Characteristic Push to Talk Button on Steering Wheel Control is Inoperative Condition Some customers may comment on one of the following conditions: 1. The push to talk button on the steering wheel control is inoperative when there is no phone device is paired with the vehicle. Note: The push to talk button, however, still answer OnStar hands-free calls (if equipped). 2. Cannot delete USB names from the radio display. The Radio displays the names of USB drives that were previously installed and have been removed. Cause This condition may be due to one of the following: Condition 1, no action is required. It is normal operation if you do not have a phone device paired with the vehicle via Bluetooth. Condition 2, the radio displays the last 3 sources used for the radio like AM, FM, XM, Bluetooth device streaming music or USB drive. The sources are highlighted/actively listed even after the source is removed from the system. To delete the name of the USB from the radio display, push the more button on the display and select another radio sources like AM, FM or XM. Note: The radio will show the last 3 audio sources after removed, as shown in the illustration above Correction DO NOT replace the radio assembly as this is a normal design characteristic for the infotainment system.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10190315?
Normal Characteristic Push to Talk Button on Steering Wheel Control is Inoperative Condition Some customers may comment on one of the following conditions: 1. The push to talk button on the steering wheel control is inoperative when there is no phone device is paired with the vehicle. Note: The push to talk button, however, still answer OnStar hands-free calls (if equipped). 2. Cannot delete USB names from the.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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