General Motors, LLC recalls 2013–2016 Chevrolet Trax, Spark, Sonic

Recall date

April 28, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V257000

Brand / firm

Chevrolet

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 317,572 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.