The vehicle dossier US · 2015

2015 Chevrolet
SPARKProblems & recalls

76 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 26 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

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Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 76 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components26 reports

Transmission & drivetrain25 reports

Engine12 reports

Electrical system9 reports

Fuel system7 reports

Air bags5 reports

Body & structure4 reports

Brakes4 reports

Suspension2 reports

Steering1 reports

Visibility1 reports

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POWER TRAIN24

ENGINE11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7

UNKNOWN OR OTHER6

AIR BAGS5

STRUCTURE:BODY4

SERVICE BRAKES4

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES4

SEAT BELTS3

EXTERIOR LIGHTING2

SEATS2

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2

WHEELS2

SUSPENSION2

EQUIPMENT2

STEERING1

VISIBILITY/WIPER1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:GEARS1

SEAT BELTS:FRONT1

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 12 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Mar 17, 2026

Mileage, where supplied

35,582 miles is the median among 39 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 15,000–59,392 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

5 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Aug 25, 2022 Safety recallLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHCampaign 22V640000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: A222359300

Read campaign 22V640000 at NHTSA

Jun 10, 2016 Safety recallELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARECampaign 16V422000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 45340

Read campaign 16V422000 at NHTSA

Apr 28, 2016 Safety recallELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARECampaign 16V257000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 17130

Read campaign 16V257000 at NHTSA

Jun 30, 2015 Safety recallEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.Campaign 15V416000

Reported concern

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."

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 15504

Read campaign 15V416000 at NHTSA

Sep 24, 2014 Safety recallLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHCampaign 14V593000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

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.

Manufacturer campaign: 14456

Read campaign 14V593000 at NHTSA

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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

1,283 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Find a record

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.