2016 Chevrolet Sonic Recalls

All 2016 Chevrolet Sonic recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

June 10th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V422000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 45340
Manufactured Begin Date: May 12th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 27th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 2016

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

June 10th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V422000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 45340
Manufactured Begin Date: May 12th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 27th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 22nd, 2016

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

April 28th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V257000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17130
Manufactured Begin Date: May 29th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: April 13th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

April 28th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V257000
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17130
Manufactured Begin Date: May 29th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: April 13th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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