Chevrolet Sonic recall: Electrical System:software
Official safety recall 16V422000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trax | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Trax | 2016 | United States |
| Chevrolet Spark | 2013 | United States |
| Chevrolet Spark | 2014 | United States |
| Chevrolet Spark | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 | United States |
| Chevrolet Sonic | 2016 | United States |
The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The official remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.