The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V084000·Announced 2016-02-11

GM Recalls 2016 Vehicles for Missing Audio Safety Warnings

General Motors is recalling 2016 Chevrolet and GMC vehicles because the radio may fail to provide audio warnings for unbelted drivers or keys left in the ignition.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (missing seatbelt warning) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu, Silverado, and GMC Sierra vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where 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 a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An unbelted driver is at a greater risk of injury in a crash. General Motors 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.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET SIERRA, SILVERADO, MALIBU, CAMARO
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Software
Hazard
Affected units
139

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • SIERRA
  • SILVERADO
  • MALIBU
  • CAMARO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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