Chevrolet 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.
The short version
General Motors LLC reported a problem with the electrical system software. Here is what owners need to know.
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."
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-257.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | Chevrolet Sonic |
| 2013–2015 | Chevrolet Spark |
| 2013–2016 | Chevrolet Trax |
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