2013 Chevrolet Spark recalls (5)

Every 2013 Chevrolet Spark recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 22V640000

  Aug 25, 2022Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Electrical System · NHTSA 16V422000

  Oct 6, 2016Electrical System:Software

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Equipment · NHTSA 16V257000

  Apr 28, 2016Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

  Problem

  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."

  Risk

  Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

  Fix

  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.

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• Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 14V593000

  Sep 24, 2014Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 14V298000

  Jun 6, 2014Air Bags

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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2013 Chevrolet Spark complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, reporting 10 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,450 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine35
• Electrical System34
• Power Train34
• Unknown Or Other20
• Vehicle Speed Control14
• Air Bags13

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (699)
• Electrical System (298)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (127)
• Power Train (101)
• Engine (95)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (85)

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