Chevrolet Spark recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 486 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Spark (model years 2013–2022). The most reported problem area is power train (122 complaints), followed by engine (107 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 29 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 5 | 77 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 6 | 172 | 13 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 5 | 146 | 10 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (172), 2013 (146) and 2015 (77). Among model years at least two years old, the 2022 has the fewest complaints on file (3).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Spark model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 122 | 6 of 10 | |
| Engine | 107 | 7 of 10 | |
| Electrical system | 99 | 7 of 10 | |
| Air bags | 52 | 7 of 10 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 47 | 4 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V640000 | Aug 25, 2022 | Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch | 2013–2015 | 120,688 |
| 18V774000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Air bags: air bag/restraint control module | 2019 | 12 |
| 17V307000 | May 9, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2016–2017 | 55,068 |
| 16V422000 | Jun 10, 2016 | Electrical system: software | 2013–2015 | 18,780 |
| 16V257000 | Apr 28, 2016 | Electrical system: software | 2013–2015 | 317,572 |
| 15V416000 | Jun 30, 2015 | Equipment: electrical, radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 2014–2015 | 45,785 |
| 14V593000 | Sep 24, 2014 | Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch | 2013–2015 | 89,294 |
| 14V440000 | Jul 21, 2014 | Suspension: front, control arm, lower arm | 2014 | 1,919 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 43 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 40 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.