2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu and others recall: software
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on February 11, 2016. It covers about 139 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 139
- reported
- Feb 11, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 14, 2016
- related complaints
- 256
Electrical system: software
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 16V084000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Camaro 2016 2016
- Chevrolet Malibu 2016 2016
- Chevrolet Silverado 2016 2016
- GMC Sierra 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 256 complaints about electrical problems.
2016 Chevrolet Camaro2016 Chevrolet Malibu2016 Chevrolet Silverado2016 GMC Sierra
Questions about recall 16V084000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Malibu and others software?
Yes. Recall 16V084000, reported on February 11, 2016, covers about 139 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V084000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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