NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Chevrolet Trax Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Chevrolet Trax has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Chevrolet Trax. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
NHTSA #16V257000Reported April 28, 2016 · General Motors LLC
Potentially affected: 317,572 vehicles
Defect 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."
Safety consequence
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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