2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2015 Chevrolet Spark
Published June 30, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 30, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V416000, published June 30, 2015. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2015 Chevrolet Spark.
What's the hazard
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- SONIC
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK | 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2015 Chevrolet Spark recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V416000 on June 30, 2015. Reported hazard: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection.
What should I do if I have this product?
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: SONIC.