Recall 16V-257
General Motors LLC recalled the 2013 to 2016 Chevrolet Sonic and 2 other models: Electrical system (software); Equipment (electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc.).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-257
- Reported
- April 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 317,572 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
The risk
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-[removed]. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Sonic 2013 to 2016
- Chevrolet Spark 2013 to 2015
- Chevrolet Trax 2013 to 2016