Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's radio software may not alert you that your key has been left in the ignition or that your seatbelt is not buckled, which is a safety feature required by law.
Risk if Unfixed
If you drive without buckling your seatbelt, you're at a higher risk of injury in a crash, which could be serious or even life-threatening.
Free Fix
GM will update your radio software for free at a dealership to ensure this safety feature works properly. You'll be notified when the update is ready, and it will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Genera Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles. The radio may intermittently fail to provide an audio warning when the key has been left in the ignition and the door is opened or when the driver does not fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection", and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on March 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15808.
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