Recalls for 2015 Chevrolet Sonic

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Wibautstraat - Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Meteorry posted a photo:

Wibautstraat 19/05/2023 16h42
Interesting to spot a car of which the brand is not available anymore in the Nethelands and most of Europe. This Chevrolet Aveo Sedan was built somewhere from 2011 till 2020. It is a second generation of the Aveo series. The third generation never made it to the European markets and that is very unfortunate.

Chevrolet Aveo
The Chevrolet Aveo marketed by General Motors (GM) since 2002. Originally developed by South Korean manufacturer Daewoo Motors and marketed as the Daewoo Kalos, the takeover of Daewoo by GM to form GM Daewoo Auto & Technology (GMDAT) resulted the car being marketed under seven brands (Chevrolet, Daewoo, ZAZ, Holden, Pontiac, Ravon and Suzuki) in 120 countries, with the Aveo nameplate being the most commonly used one. The second-generation Aveo, developed by GM Korea (formerly GMDAT), was introduced in 2011 and was also marketed as the Chevrolet Sonic in several markets such as in the Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and several Southeast Asian markets. Production of the second-generation model ended in October 2020.

The second generation Aveo debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Development of the second-generation Aveo was led by GM Korea, with Opel engineers leading platform development along with significant input from engineers from Australia's Holden and Chevrolet of the United States.

FACTS & FIGURES
Also called:
Chevrolet Sonic (Americas, Japan, Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia)
Holden Barina (Australia & New Zeland)
Production: 20112020 (model years 20122020)
Assembly: South Korea, USA, China, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Rusia
Designer: Ondrej Koromhaz (2008)
Length: 4,397 mm
Width: 1,735 mm
Height: 1,516 mm

[ Wikipedia - Chevrolet Aveo ]

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Posted on: 2016-06-10
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Posted on: 2016-04-28
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Posted on: 2015-06-30
Description
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 chevrolet spark vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 20, 2015, and 2015 chevrolet sonic vehicles manufactured june 18, 2014, to june 10, 2015.  In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and onstar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease.  Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no.  208 occupant crash protection, and 114 theft protection.

Consequence
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.  If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts.  If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.

Corrective Action
Gm will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge.  The recall began on august 11, 2015.  Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  Gm's number for this recall is 15504.

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.