Skip to main content

2015 CHEVROLET Sonic EQUIPMENT Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Moderate

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for EQUIPMENT issues.

← View all 2015 CHEVROLET Sonic recalls

EQUIPMENT Safety Recalls

Moderate #16V257000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
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."
Risk if Unfixed
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #15V416000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle's radio software may be faulty, causing it to lock up and stop working, and potentially disabling important safety features like seat belt reminders and ignition warnings.
Risk if Unfixed
If the radio locks up, you might forget to buckle your seat belt or leave the key in the ignition, which increases the risk of theft or injury in a crash.
Free Fix
GM will update the radio software for free, and you can contact them at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule the repair, or wait for the dealership to contact you.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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 is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other CHEVROLET Sonic 2015 Recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other CHEVROLET Sonic Years

2018
1 recall
2016
2 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
7 recalls

Similar EQUIPMENT Recalls in Other Vehicles

2008 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser
18 EQUIPMENT recalls
2009 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser
18 EQUIPMENT recalls
2010 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser
18 EQUIPMENT recalls
2008 TOYOTA Highlander
15 EQUIPMENT recalls
2007 TOYOTA FJ Cruiser
12 EQUIPMENT recalls
2006 TOYOTA Sienna
12 EQUIPMENT recalls