NHTSA recall 16V-257 (16V257000)
electrical system recall reported April 28, 2016 - about 317,572 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V257000
- Also written as
- 16V-257
- Manufacturer number
- 17130
- Reported
- April 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~317,572
- Component
- electrical system
What is being 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."
Why it is dangerous
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-257 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.