CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles may have a radio software problem that intermittently prevents the audio warning from sounding when the driver's seat belt is not fastened or when the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is opened. The missing chime or warning means the vehicle does not fully meet federal safety requirements for theft protection and occupant crash protection.
A driver who is not wearing a seat belt faces a greater risk of injury in a crash, and the warning is meant to prompt them to buckle up or remove the key. Owners will be notified by General Motors, and the radio software can be updated at an authorized dealer free of charge. Owners can also contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, referencing GM recall number 15808. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra | 2016 |