Recall Alert: 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Sonic
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 46,000 model-year 2014-15 Chevrolet Spark minicars manufactured between April 30, 2014, and May 20, 2015; and 2015 Sonic cars manufactured between June 18, 2014, and June 10, 2015
The Problem: In the affected vehicles, which are equipped with the base radio and OnStar telematics system, 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 seat belts or the key being left in the ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. 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 do so, increasing the risk of an injury in a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will update the radio software for free.
What Owners Should Do: GM has not yet announced an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call Chevrolet at 800-222-1020 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or go to www.safercar.gov, for more information.
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