Chevrolet is recalling 2015 Spark EVs with faulty hood latch that may open unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Owners must have hood striker assembly replaced free by dealers.
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chevrolet is recalling 2015 Spark EV vehicles with a hood latch that can fail and cause the hood to open unexpectedly. This increases crash risk and could lead to serious injury or death. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1247991-chevrolet-spark-ev-2015-recall-hood-opens-unexpectedly-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1247991-chevrolet-spark-ev-2015-recall-hood-opens-unexpectedly-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V640000
“Chevrolet Spark EV (2015) Recall: Hood Opens Unexpectedly Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1247991-chevrolet-spark-ev-2015-recall-hood-opens-unexpectedly-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 22V640000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V640000).
The hood latch may corrode at the pivot point, causing it to fail and open the hood unexpectedly. This can happen while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the hood opens unexpectedly during driving.
Check if your vehicle is a 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV. The recall covers vehicles with a secondary hood latch that may corrode at the latch pivot.
Call 1-800-222-1020 to schedule a free hood striker and latch assembly replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly at no cost.
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.
The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing it from properly engaging and causing the hood to open unexpectedly.
Yes, vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need the new remedy performed.
Check if your vehicle is a 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV with a secondary hood latch that may corrode at the latch pivot.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V640000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 22V640000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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