Chevrolet Trax 2016 Electrical Recall: Seatbelt Warning System Failure
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Trax models with faulty seatbelt warning systems that may prevent drivers from fastening seatbelts, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must update radio software for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chevrolet is recalling 2016 Trax vehicles with a defective seatbelt warning system that may prevent drivers from fastening seatbelts during crashes. This could increase injury risk if the driver doesn't get the warning chime. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226661-chevrolet-trax-2016-electrical-recall-seatbelt-warning-system-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226661-chevrolet-trax-2016-electrical-recall-seatbelt-warning-system-failure · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V422000
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“Chevrolet Trax 2016 Electrical Recall: Seatbelt Warning System Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226661-chevrolet-trax-2016-electrical-recall-seatbelt-warning-system-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #16V422000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V422000).
Why it’s dangerous
The radio system fails to provide an audible warning chime when the driver doesn't fasten their seatbelt or leaves the key in the ignition. This means drivers might not know they need to fasten their seatbelt, increasing crash injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Chevrolet Trax vehicles with the affected radio system are most at risk. Drivers who rely on the seatbelt warning chime to fasten their seatbelt may face higher crash injury risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Chevrolet Trax has a Bring Your Own Media radio. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2015-2016 with this specific radio type.
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What to do — step by step
Update Radio Software
Contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free software update for the affected radio.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V422000 (October 6, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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