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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."
Remedy: 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.
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."
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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2016 Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD
2016 Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
48 complaints filed with NHTSA (8 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Sonic — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Sonic — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Sonic — Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.2 L/100 km (38 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Sonic 5 — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.4 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 6.5 L/100 km (36 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Sonic 5 — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.