NHTSA recall 16V257000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 16V257000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 17130 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Reported | 2016-04-28 |
| Owners notified | 2016-05-26 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Units potentially affected | 317572 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2017 quarter 3 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2017-10-10 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 317572 |
| Reported remedied | 257746 (81%) |
| Reported unreachable | 11 |
| Reported removed | 3 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2017 quarter 3, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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 can happen
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
The 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.
| 2013 CHEVROLET SONIC | Built 2012-05-29 to 2016-04-13. |
|---|---|
| 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC | Built 2012-05-29 to 2016-04-13. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET SONIC | Built 2012-05-29 to 2016-04-13. |
| 2016 CHEVROLET SONIC | Built 2012-05-29 to 2016-04-13. |
| 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK | Built 2012-01-18 to 2015-09-08. |
| 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK | Built 2012-01-18 to 2015-09-08. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK | Built 2012-01-18 to 2015-09-08. |
| 2013 CHEVROLET TRAX | Built 2012-07-24 to 2016-04-07. |
| 2014 CHEVROLET TRAX | Built 2012-07-24 to 2016-04-07. |
| 2015 CHEVROLET TRAX | Built 2012-07-24 to 2016-04-07. |
| 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX | Built 2012-07-24 to 2016-04-07. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 20-NA-132 | 2024-04-05. Service bulletin. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements. |
|---|---|
| 130089003 | 2023-12-11. Service bulletin. Vehicle Software Enhancements |
| PIP5632G | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| PIP4902Q | 2023-01-30. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors Technical Assistance Center may ask for Global Diagnostic System 2 Session Log. Technician will need use Global Diagnostic System 2 to send the session logs to General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance on the vehicle in question. |
| 16NA019 | 2021-02-01. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and Correcting Low Mileage Harsh Shifts, Slips, or Flares. |
| 150844001J | 2019-10-28. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for the GM of Canada OnStar Cellular Communication Upgrade to 3G/4G LTE for vehicles that may need an upgrade. |
| PIC6122A | 2019-08-12. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about having an intermittent whine, howl, hum, buzz noise or vibration during regenerative braking or while backing up. Technician will find P061B set. Technician should update the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module with the latest software using Service Programming System. |
| 070849020P | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide. |
| 19NA057 | 2019-04-22. Service bulletin. This Technical bulletin provides a procedure for dealers/technicians to correct a condition of Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0420 Set. |
| PIT5236K | 2019-04-08. Service bulletin. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. Technician will use Global Diagnostic System 2 to review the Firmware Over-the-Air version. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool equals 6708 the technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the Firmware Over-the-Air version on the scan tool is lower than 6708 Dealer can order the part thought the Instrument Sales and Service website process. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.