Electrical system: softwareRecall 16V-084 · Chevrolet and GMC vehicles
General Motors LLC recall 16V-084 covers 139 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V084000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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."
The risk
An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 8, 2015 to October 29, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.