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2016 Chevrolet Trax

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Trax do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 94.

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117Owner complaints

Model-year median: 94

5Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Engine
43Electrical System
21Air Bags
19Unknown Or Other
15Steering
14
All reported categories
Power Train
13Service Brakes
9Fuel/propulsion System
7Structure
7Suspension
7Electronic Stability Control (esc)
6Seat Belts
5Exterior Lighting
4Vehicle Speed Control
4Engine And Engine Cooling
3Equipment
2Seats
2Visibility/wiper
2Wheels
2Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

64 reports with mileage · 53 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports

What owners actually said

117 reports
200 miles · Jan 6, 2017
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2016 CHEVY TRAX ON 10/31/16. ONE WEEK LATER, I WENT INTO THE GARAGE, GOT INTO MY NEW CAR WHICH STATED RIGHT AWAY BUT I HAD NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS SO I HAD NO IDEA WHAT SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. I HAD NO RADIO OR REAR CAMERA BACK UP. I HAD NO ONSTAR SERVICE OR TELEPHONE SERVICE. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKED WAS MY HE…

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I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2016 CHEVY TRAX ON 10/31/16. ONE WEEK LATER, I WENT INTO THE GARAGE, GOT INTO MY NEW CAR WHICH STATED RIGHT AWAY BUT I HAD NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS SO I HAD NO IDEA WHAT SPEED I WAS TRAVELING. I HAD NO RADIO OR REAR CAMERA BACK UP. I HAD NO ONSTAR SERVICE OR TELEPHONE SERVICE. THE ONLY THING THAT WORKED WAS MY HEATER. WHEN I TURNED MY TURN SIGNAL ON TO MAKE A TURN I COULDN'T HEAR IT CLICKING BUT COULD SEE THE REFLECTION OF THE FLASHING FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT ON THE BUMPER IN FRONT OF ME AS WELL AS MY HEADLIGHTS SHINING ON THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. EVERYTHING ON THE INSIDE WAS DARK EXCEPT THE LIGHTS ON THE HEATER/AC UNIT AND THE HEATER WORKED FINE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE GONE INTO MY GARAGE ON THREE MORE OCCASIONS TO DRIVE MY NEW 2016 CHEVY TRAX ONLY TO FIND THE SAME PROBLEM - NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, WAS 11/20/16, 2 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST TIME. I DROVE TO AND FROM MY HOUSE TO A LOCAL RESTAURANT ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY FOR DINNER WITH NO DASHBOARD LIGHTS, ONSTAR SERVICE, BACK UP CAMERA, RADIO OR PHONE SERVICE. AFTER WE GOT HOME THAT EVENING I KEPT CHECKING MY CAR TO SEE IF IT WAS WORKING YET AND SEVERAL HOURS LATER THE LIGHTS FINALLY CAME ON WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE 3RD TIME WAS ON 12./10/16 AND MY FRIEND WHO I DROVE FROM MY HOUSE ABOUT 3 MILES TO PICK UP RECORDED ME DRIVING THE TRAX WITHOUT THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, ETC WORKING. WE MADE A RIGHT TURN AT THE END OF HIS STREET AND EVERYTHING LIT UP AND STARTED WORKING AGAIN. THE 4TH TIME WAS ON 12/24/16 TWO DAYS AFTER THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE TRAX AT SUPPOSEDLY "FIXED" IT. I'VE HAD 3 SERVICE CALLS AT 2 CHEVY DEALERS AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL NOT FIXED. THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN IT IS NOT GOING TO WORK AND NO ONE THING OR TIME FRAME AS TO WHEN IT DECIDES IT IS GOING TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10940046

7,500 miles · Dec 15, 2016
Air BagsService BrakesCrashInjury

WE HAD AN SINGLE CAR CRASH. THE CAR WENT OVER A CURB AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND [XXX] NEAR TOOK OUT A WOODEN WALK WAY WITH PEOPLE NEAR BY ON THE WALKWAY IT ENDED UP TOTALING ($20,000 IN DAMAGE ) OUR BRAND NEW CHEVY TRAX 2016. AND WHEN ALL 11.......... AIRBAGS RIGHT 11 AIRBAGS AND NOT ONE WHEN OFF AND WE BOTH HAD SEAT BELT ON BUT…

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WE HAD AN SINGLE CAR CRASH. THE CAR WENT OVER A CURB AND DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND [XXX] NEAR TOOK OUT A WOODEN WALK WAY WITH PEOPLE NEAR BY ON THE WALKWAY IT ENDED UP TOTALING ($20,000 IN DAMAGE ) OUR BRAND NEW CHEVY TRAX 2016. AND WHEN ALL 11.......... AIRBAGS RIGHT 11 AIRBAGS AND NOT ONE WHEN OFF AND WE BOTH HAD SEAT BELT ON BUT I STILL MANAGED TO HIT MY HEAD SO HARD I HAD AN SMALL INDENT IN MY HEAD AND U WOULD THINK BRAND NEW CAR AND 11 AIR BAGS U THINK YOU WOULD B SAVE ....?? BUT NOT IN A CHEVY!!!! ALL CUZ OF THE AIRBAGS AND BRAKES WERE AFFECTED AS WELL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10935438

Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 2016
Service Brakes

TRAX HAS SQUEAKY AND SQUEALING BRAKES EVERY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS NOISE STARTED OFF EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, NOW IS A CONSISTENT HEADACHE. TOOK TO DEALER SERICE AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, OK SQUEALING BRAKES AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG... ALL THEY COULD COME UP WITH IS THAT ALL VEHICLES DO THAT IF IT …

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TRAX HAS SQUEAKY AND SQUEALING BRAKES EVERY TIME BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THIS NOISE STARTED OFF EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, NOW IS A CONSISTENT HEADACHE. TOOK TO DEALER SERICE AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, OK SQUEALING BRAKES AND THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG... ALL THEY COULD COME UP WITH IS THAT ALL VEHICLES DO THAT IF IT SITS FOR LONG PERIODS. THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN EVERY DAY. CHEVROLET MUST REALLY THINK IT'S CUSTOMERS ARE REALLY STUPID. I HAVE OWNED LOTS OF VEHICLE'S IN MY LIFE AND HAVE NOT ONCE RAN INTO THIS PROBLEM. I AM A FIRST TIME CHEVROLET PURCHASE CUSTOMER, IF AND WHEN THIS PROBLEM GETS RESOLVED I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHEVROLET PRODUCT AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI #10927752

8,500 miles · Nov 18, 2016
Service BrakesCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NO…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 CHEVROLET TRAX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY AND WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,500. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

NHTSA ODI #10926814

22,000 miles · Oct 23, 2016
Power Train

WE HAD A PROBLEM SHIFTING GEARS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE IN MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED (0-3MPH) IN A PARKING SPOT (IN A LOT), MOVING FORWARD AND BACK WHILE DEMONSTRATING THE USE OF THE CAR, WITH A RENTED CHEVY TRAX 2016 MODEL WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY RENTED BY THE TIME WE ACQUIRED IT. FIRST, WE WERE ABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE…

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WE HAD A PROBLEM SHIFTING GEARS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE IN MOVING AT VERY SLOW SPEED (0-3MPH) IN A PARKING SPOT (IN A LOT), MOVING FORWARD AND BACK WHILE DEMONSTRATING THE USE OF THE CAR, WITH A RENTED CHEVY TRAX 2016 MODEL WHICH HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY RENTED BY THE TIME WE ACQUIRED IT. FIRST, WE WERE ABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND MOVE THE CAR IN REVERSE. NEXT WE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE IN REVERSE. WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN, WE TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO SHIFT AND RE-SHIFT INTO DRIVE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO MOVE IN REVERSE. FINALLY, WE PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, RESTARTED, AGGRESSIVELY SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR FORWARD. WE DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR ON OPEN ROAD UNTIL IT WAS TIME TO RETURN THE RENTAL. WE PAID FOR A RENTAL WE DID NOT WANT TO USE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10918147

50 miles · Jul 18, 2016
Service Brakes

TAKATA RECALL [PURCHASED A 2016 CHEVY TRAX AT CHEVROLET OF HOMEWOOD 18033 S. HALSTED, HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS ON JUNE 13, 2016 FOR MY DAUGHTER. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. AFTER ABOUT THE SECOND WEEK THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING LOUD. SOME ONLOOKERS NOTED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK BRA…

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TAKATA RECALL [PURCHASED A 2016 CHEVY TRAX AT CHEVROLET OF HOMEWOOD 18033 S. HALSTED, HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS ON JUNE 13, 2016 FOR MY DAUGHTER. WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. AFTER ABOUT THE SECOND WEEK THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING LOUD. SOME ONLOOKERS NOTED THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE BACK BRAKES. MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE CAR BACK TO CHEVROLET OF HOMEWOOD ON JULY 7, 2016 FOR BRAKE INSPECTION. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TEST DROVE THE VEHICLES HEARD THE BRAKE NOISE BUT SAID THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. ON 7/10/16, THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING SO LOUD UNTIL MY DAUGHTER TOOK THE CHEVY TRAX TO FIRESTONE ON ELSTON & ADDISON IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS FOR A COMPLETE VEHICLE INSPECTION. FIRESTONE NOTED THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING AND SUGGESTED MY DAUGHTER TAKE THE CHEVY TRAX BACK TO THE DEALER. THE SOUND IS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND WHEN COMING TO A STOP.

NHTSA ODI #10885504

400 miles · Jun 1, 2016
Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE SETTING OR CHANGING THE SPEED USING THE CRUISE CONTROL PANEL STEERING WHEEL, THE CURRENT SPEED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET TO DOES NOT DISPLAY ANYWHERE. THIS LEADS TO UNWANTED OR UNKNOWN SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS TO UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. PROPER ANNUNCIATION OF SET SPEED IS NECESSARY FOR SAFE O…

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WHILE SETTING OR CHANGING THE SPEED USING THE CRUISE CONTROL PANEL STEERING WHEEL, THE CURRENT SPEED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL IS SET TO DOES NOT DISPLAY ANYWHERE. THIS LEADS TO UNWANTED OR UNKNOWN SPEED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS TO UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. PROPER ANNUNCIATION OF SET SPEED IS NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION. THE DRIVERS MANUAL FOR THIS VECHICLE DOES STATE THAT IT SHOULD DISPLAY THE SET SPEED (PAGE 221) MULTIPLE VEHICLES AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP WERE TESTED AND NO VEHICLE DISPLAYED THE SET CRUISE SPEED. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE OTHER CHEVROLET VECHICLE (2014 CRUZE AND VOLT) THAT DO MOMENTARILY DISPLAY THE SET SPEED TO THE DRIVER

NHTSA ODI #10871950

Official recalls

5

19V652000 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Sep 12, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Trax vehicles. A joint in one or both of the front lower control arms may have been improperly welded. An improperly welded joint may break, resulting in the partial separation of the lower control arm from the vehicle.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A partial separation of the lower-control arm from the vehicle could cause the attached front wheel to toe outward, impacting the vehicle's handling and steering and increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right front lower-control arms, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A192261870.

17V437000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner

Jul 10, 2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Seat Belts:pretensioner

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Air Bags:frontal

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

16V651000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seat Belts:pretensioner

Sep 8, 2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Seat Belts:pretensioner

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Air Bags:frontal

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

16V422000 · Electrical System:software; Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Jun 10, 2016

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: GM 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System:software

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."

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: GM 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.

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

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."

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: GM 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:software; Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

Apr 28, 2016

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."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Remedy: GM 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Electrical System:software

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."

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Remedy: GM 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.

Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.

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."

Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Remedy: GM 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.