Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Electrical System — Software
Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Date Announced

JUN 10, 2016

Vehicles Affected

18,780

Chevrolet Recall #

45340

NHTSA Campaign #

16V422000

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (21)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: July 14, 2016 Subject: 45340-02 Noncompliance Recall BYOM1 Lockup with Loss of Key Chime Customer Letter Mailing
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 08, 2016 Subject: Stop Delivery Order for Upcoming Noncompliance Recall 45340
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 08, 2016 Subject: 45340 Noncompliance Recall BYOM1 Lockup with Loss of Key Chime
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: June 13, 2016 Subject: 45340-01 Noncompliance Recall BYOM1 Lockup with Loss of Key Chime Service Procedure Revised with Q & A Table
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: A16204534 Release Date: June 2016
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: A162045340 Release Date: June 2016 Revision: 01
• Defect 573 Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: A162045340 Release Date: June 2016 Revision: 02
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Subject: 45340-02 Noncompliance Recall BYOM1 Lockup with Loss of Key Chime Export Information and Customer Letter Added, Service Procedure Revised
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: A162045340 Release Date: December 2017 Revision: 03
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: December 15, 2017 Subject: 15808B – Noncompliance Recall Revised No Key in Reminder Chime and/or No Audio
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: A162045340 Release Date: February 2018 Revision: 04
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 1, 2018