2016 Chevrolet Sonic Recalls

Recalls

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20120529
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V257000
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.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20140512
NHTSA Campaign ID	16V422000
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	Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy	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.
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Q: Does the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic has atleast 4 recalls.

Q: What are the 2016 Chevrolet Sonic recalls?
A: The 2016 Chevrolet Sonic recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE