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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V084📅 Feb 11, 2016

2016 Chevrolet Camaro & 2016 Chevrolet Malibu + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V084000
Manufacturer recall #
15808
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
139
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Owner phone
1-800-222-1020
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 14, 2016
Built
Jul 8, 2015 – Oct 13, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V084 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V084?

2016 Chevrolet Camaro & 2016 Chevrolet Malibu + 2 more. 139 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Chevrolet dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-1020.