2013 Chevrolet Trax | 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Chevrolet Trax | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2016 Chevrolet Trax — Electrical system: software
Published April 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 28, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V257000, published April 28, 2016. Recalling firm: General Motors, LLC; 2013 Chevrolet Trax | 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Chevrolet Trax | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2016 Chevrolet Trax — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
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Recall details
- Brand
- CHEVROLET
- Model
- TRAX
- Manufacturer
- General Motors, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX | 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK | 2014 CHEVROLET TRAX | 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK | 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK | 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX | 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC | 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Chevrolet Trax | 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Chevrolet Trax | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 2014 Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 Chevrolet Sonic | 2015 Chevrolet Trax | 2016 Chevrolet Sonic | 2016 Chevrolet Trax — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V257000 on April 28, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17130.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: CHEVROLET. Model: TRAX.