Model year 2015 · Chevrolet

2015 Chevrolet Sonic recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic. The most recent was reported on June 10, 2016. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SONIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
16V422000	June 10, 2016	Electrical System › Software
16V257000	April 28, 2016	Electrical System › Software
15V416000	June 30, 2015	Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Systems involved: Equipment (3) · Electrical System (2)

Recall records

NHTSA 16V422000Manufacturer no. 45340

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: June 10, 2016
Owner notification: July 22, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,780 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic: May 12, 2014 – April 27, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SONIC

Components: Electrical System › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V422000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V257000Manufacturer no. 17130

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: April 28, 2016
Owner notification: May 26, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 317,572 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic: May 29, 2012 – April 13, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: SONIC

Components: Electrical System › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Defect 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."

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V257000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V416000Manufacturer no. 15504

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Report received by NHTSA: June 30, 2015
Owner notification: August 11, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 45,785 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Sonic: June 18, 2014 – June 10, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: SONIC

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection."

Safety risk

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V416000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 10, 2016.