Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHEVROLET
Model Of Vehicle
SONIC
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V257000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Effect Of Defect
Without Audible Indicators, The Driver May Leave The Key In The Ignition, Increasing The Risk Of Theft.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
General Motors Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20120529
End Of Manufacture
20160413
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
317572
Date Owners Notified
20160526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
General Motors, Llc
Date Report Received
20160428
Make Campaign Number
17130
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
114