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Year · Make · Model

2016 Chevrolet Sonic

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

2
Open recalls
48
NHTSA complaints
0
Defect investigations
1,081
Service bulletins

NCAP safety

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Consumer complaints

48 filed
8
Crashes
1
Fires
6
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    13
  • Electrical System
    9
  • AIR Bags
    8
  • Unknown OR Other
    8
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    5
  • Suspension
    3
  • Power Train
    3
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    3

Recalls

4 campaigns
16V422000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2016-06-10

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."

RiskWithout audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

FixGM 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.

16V422000·EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2016-06-10

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."

RiskWithout audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

FixGM 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.

16V257000·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2016-04-28

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."

RiskWithout audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

FixGM 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.

16V257000·EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.2016-04-28

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."

RiskWithout audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

FixGM 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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