Component
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's radio may not beep when you leave the key in the ignition, which could make it easier for someone to steal your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the radio doesn't beep, you might accidentally leave the key in the ignition, making your car more likely to be stolen.
Free Fix
You'll get a free update to your radio software at a dealership, which will fix the issue and ensure your car meets safety standards.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Original — 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.
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