NHTSA recall 15V416000
Equipment · General Motors, LLC
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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…
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V416000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.