CHEVROLET SONIC 2015: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V257000

Make Model Year
CHEVROLET SONIC 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-26 2016-04-28 2016-04-28

Production Dates: 2012-05-29 - 2016-04-13

Manufacturers Involved: General Motors, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17130

Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 317572

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114

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

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

Remedy

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.

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.