2013 CHEVROLET SPARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
224
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
102
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK
The 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK has received a total of 224 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 102 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (35 complaints), Power Train (34 complaints), and Electrical System (33 complaints).
Recalls for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK, potentially affecting up to 1,003,435 vehicles.
Recall 22V640000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 120,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V640000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 120,688 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 16V422000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 18,780 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 16V422000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 18,780 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 16V257000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 317,572 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 16V257000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 317,572 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 14V593000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| 89,294 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 14V298000 — AIR BAGS
| 61 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK
224 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structurebodyhood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I got the recall done but it still shows not done on the NHTSA website
Vehicle stalls when started, after vehicle is up to temp the rpm’s fluctuate and vehicle misfires. I was driving down the road when all of a sudden the car went into limp mode I couldn’t do anything and me and my son almost got run off the road but after a few minutes of pressing the gas pedal it finally started to move. Dealership is unable to fix problem because they can’t even figure out what it is $7000.00 later and no one can figure out the problem. This is a lemon and Chevy should be recalling all Chevy spark before someone gets hurt.
Vehicle stalls when started, after vehicle is up to temp the rpm’s fluctuate and vehicle misfires. I was driving down the road when all of a sudden the car went into limp mode I couldn’t do anything and me and my son almost got run off the road but after a few minutes of pressing the gas pedal it finally started to move. Dealership is unable to fix problem because they can’t even figure out what it is $7000.00 later and no one can figure out the problem. This is a lemon and Chevy should be recalling all Chevy spark before someone gets hurt.
Vehicle stalls when started, after vehicle is up to temp the rpm’s fluctuate and vehicle misfires. I was driving down the road when all of a sudden the car went into limp mode I couldn’t do anything and me and my son almost got run off the road but after a few minutes of pressing the gas pedal it finally started to move. Dealership is unable to fix problem because they can’t even figure out what it is $7000.00 later and no one can figure out the problem. This is a lemon and Chevy should be recalling all Chevy spark before someone gets hurt.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to accelerate above 30 MPH. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
Safety Rating for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK
General Motors, LLC has issued 102 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC6014A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the door locks will unlock immediately after auto locking usually at startup or while driving. Technician will need to remove power from the Sensing and Diagnostic Module. If doors no longer unlock unwanted the Sensing and...
PI0653F — STRUCTURE
This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on Damaged, Disassembled or Improperly Packaged Turbochargers Returned to Warranty Part Center.
PIC6215A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communicates reason forAC Inoperative and/or Ambient Temperature Display Missing from the Radio. Dealer to isolate and repair open circuit to the ambient temperature sensor.
17-NA-067 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information on On rare occasions, a security code input message with SPS error code E5659, M5304, and/or M5530 may be displayed in TIS2web when the technician is programming any module. If this concern is encountered, the technician should start by ensuring that the module being programmed...
16NA347 — STEERING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio to correct a condition of Right Hand Steering Wheel Controls Inoperative, Outside Ambient Temperature Reading on Radio Display Inoperative, and/or Rear Vision Camera Gridlines Inoperative after Performing 17130 or 45340 Radio Reprogramming due to an internal calibration concern.
16-NA-236 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the radio using SPS procedures to correct a conditon of OnStar Turn by Turn volume is stuck high ever since having their radio reprogrammed as outlined in field action 17130 or 45340.
PI1317A — STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern that the rear liftgate will not open with the outside handle.
PI1511 — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with diagnostic tips to correct a customer concern for a "Low Tire Pressure" indicator illuminated.
PI1442 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This preliminary informational bulletin provides repair information for a customer concern of Intermittent engine stalls and/or cranks no start, with technicians finding no DTCs set.
PI1442 — ENGINE
GENERAL MOTORS 2013-2014 CHEVROLET SPARK: SOME ENGINES ARE STALLING OR NO START. *LJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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