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Chevrolet Spark recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 502 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Spark, covering model years 2013 to 2022. The 2014 model year drew the most complaints (172), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 9 recall campaigns on file
  • 502 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 10 model years with data (2013–2022)
  • most complaints: 2014 (172 for that model year)
  • top component: Power Train (124 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V640000 (reported Aug 25, 2022)
  • 46 complaints reporting a crash (9.2%)
  • 5 complaints reporting a fire (1.0%)
  • 33 complaints reporting an injury (6.6%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Spark complaints by model year

10 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2014 model year has the most complaints: 172 of 502, or 34.3%. Next come 2013 (146) and 2015 (76). The fewest are for 2022, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Spark owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2013–2022Column chart of 502 complaints across 10 model years. The highest is 2014 with 172. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2013: 146 complaints14620132014: 172 complaints17220142015: 76 complaints7620152016: 28 complaints2820162017: 29 complaints2920172018: 9 complaints920182019: 14 complaints1420192020: 19 complaints1920202021: 6 complaints620212022: 3 complaints32022
Chevrolet Spark complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Spark complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201314610140
201417213070
2015764150
2016281110
2017295040
201890000
2019144030
2020196260
202162020
202231010
All model years502465330

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Spark components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 124 complaints (24.7% of all 502), followed by Engine (112) and Electrical System (100).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Spark complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Spark complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Power Train12424.7%
Engine11222.3%
Electrical System10019.9%
Unknown or Other5711.4%
Air Bags5611.2%
Vehicle Speed Control5110.2%
Service Brakes459.0%
Fuel/Propulsion System418.2%
Structure265.2%
Latches/Locks/Linkages224.4%
Steering173.4%
Seat Belts142.8%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)132.6%
Exterior Lighting132.6%
Engine and Engine Cooling122.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Spark recalls

9 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Spark, newest first. The 9 campaigns cover model years 2013 to 2019. The 2014 model year appears in the most campaigns (6).

  • 9 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Do Not Drive” advisory
Chevrolet Spark recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2013: 5 campaigns2014: 6 campaigns2015: 5 campaigns2016: 1 campaign2017: 1 campaign2018: no campaigns2019: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V640000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

    Model years 2013–2015

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.

    Consequence:
    A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V774000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Air Bags

    Model year 2019

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.

    Consequence:
    If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 17V307000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2016–2017

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Consequence:
    In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 16V422000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/CD ETC.

    Model years 2013–2015

    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 16V257000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/CD ETC.

    Model years 2013–2015

    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.
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  6. NHTSA campaign 15V416000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/CD ETC.

    Model years 2014–2015

    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  7. NHTSA campaign 14V593000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

    Model years 2013–2015

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.

    Consequence:
    If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  8. NHTSA campaign 14V440000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model year 2014

    NHTSA “Do Not Drive” advisory: affected vehicles should not be driven until the recall repair is done.

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.

    Consequence:
    If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Owners are instructed NOT to drive their vehicles until the recall remedy has been completed. Owners should call a Chevrolet dealer immediately to arrange for their vehicle to be transported free of charge for servicing. GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts to make sure that they are tightened to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14453. Note: Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repairs have been completed.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

  9. NHTSA campaign 14V298000

    Reported

    Air Bags

    Model year 2013

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.

    Consequence:
    If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.

    Filed by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Spark questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 9 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Spark, covering model years 2013 to 2022. The most recent, 22V640000, was reported on August 25, 2022 and is filed under “Latches/locks/linkages”. The 2014 model year is covered by the most campaigns (6).

Which Chevrolet Spark model year has the most complaints?

The 2014 model year, with 172 of the 502 complaints in NHTSA’s file (34.3%). The next are 2013 (146) and 2015 (76). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Spark complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 124 complaints, or 24.7% of all 502. Engine (112) and Electrical System (100) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Spark?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Spark complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 502 complaints, 46 report a crash, 5 a fire, 33 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.