NHTSA Recall 16V084000: Software (electrical system)
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 139 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Camaro.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V084000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15808 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | February 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
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 covered by recall 16V084000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Camaro | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2016 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | 2016 |
| GMC Sierra | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.