2015 CHEVROLET SPARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
101
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
36
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
The 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK has received a total of 101 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 36 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (24 complaints), Engine (11 complaints), and Electrical System (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK, potentially affecting up to 1,049,159 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 15V416000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
| 45,785 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
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 →Owner Complaints for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
101 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalgears | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The battery rapidly depleted without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate dangerously in moving traffic. A Stabilitrak warning appeared on the display. I was fortunate to reach the shoulder safely, but this failure created an extremely hazardous situation that could have resulted in serious injury or death. Following this incident, the vehicle became completely inoperable and required towing to Stewart Chevrolet for diagnosis. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS Stewart Chevrolet performed a diagnostic evaluation (cost: $700) and provided the following official findings: Problem Identified: Battery 1 with voltage variance beyond specifications Variance Measured: In excess of 0.07V discrepancy in battery cells GM Document Referenced: #17-NA-131 Recommended Repair: Labor operation 9102972 - Drive Motor Replacement and Shipping Preparation (high voltage battery replacement) Estimated Cost: $10,000-12,000
INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The battery rapidly depleted without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate dangerously in moving traffic. A Stabilitrak warning appeared on the display. I was fortunate to reach the shoulder safely, but this failure created an extremely hazardous situation that could have resulted in serious injury or death. Following this incident, the vehicle became completely inoperable and required towing to Stewart Chevrolet for diagnosis. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS Stewart Chevrolet performed a diagnostic evaluation (cost: $700) and provided the following official findings: Problem Identified: Battery 1 with voltage variance beyond specifications Variance Measured: In excess of 0.07V discrepancy in battery cells GM Document Referenced: #17-NA-131 Recommended Repair: Labor operation 9102972 - Drive Motor Replacement and Shipping Preparation (high voltage battery replacement) Estimated Cost: $10,000-12,000
INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The battery rapidly depleted without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate dangerously in moving traffic. A Stabilitrak warning appeared on the display. I was fortunate to reach the shoulder safely, but this failure created an extremely hazardous situation that could have resulted in serious injury or death. Following this incident, the vehicle became completely inoperable and required towing to Stewart Chevrolet for diagnosis. DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS Stewart Chevrolet performed a diagnostic evaluation (cost: $700) and provided the following official findings: Problem Identified: Battery 1 with voltage variance beyond specifications Variance Measured: In excess of 0.07V discrepancy in battery cells GM Document Referenced: #17-NA-131 Recommended Repair: Labor operation 9102972 - Drive Motor Replacement and Shipping Preparation (high voltage battery replacement) Estimated Cost: $10,000-12,000
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Spark, odometer <79,000 miles Component that failed: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) – pulley damage causing complete loss of propulsion.What happened: While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all motive power with no ability to accelerate. The transmission would not engage in any gear and the car became inoperable in traffic. This is the exact failure described in GM Special Coverage Bulletin N192271110 (pulley damage in 2014–2015 Spark CVT). Safety risk: Complete and unexpected loss of propulsion created an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle could not accelerate from a stop or maintain speed, placing my 15-year-old son and other motorists at risk of rear-end collision or stranding in active traffic lanes.Dealer confirmation: RK Chevrolet in Virginia Beach, VA has inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure matches N192271110 – full transmission replacement required (quote $6,637.19). Vehicle remains at the dealership and is available for inspection.Warning lamps/symptoms: Check-engine light and reduced-power message appeared at time of failure. No prior warnings before the sudden loss of power event. Failure occurred approximately October 2025 – only four months after GM’s 10-year/120,000-mile Special Coverage N192271110 expired on 06/11/2025.The failed transmission is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Spark, odometer <79,000 miles Component that failed: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) – pulley damage causing complete loss of propulsion.What happened: While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all motive power with no ability to accelerate. The transmission would not engage in any gear and the car became inoperable in traffic. This is the exact failure described in GM Special Coverage Bulletin N192271110 (pulley damage in 2014–2015 Spark CVT). Safety risk: Complete and unexpected loss of propulsion created an immediate safety hazard. The vehicle could not accelerate from a stop or maintain speed, placing my 15-year-old son and other motorists at risk of rear-end collision or stranding in active traffic lanes.Dealer confirmation: RK Chevrolet in Virginia Beach, VA has inspected the vehicle and confirmed the failure matches N192271110 – full transmission replacement required (quote $6,637.19). Vehicle remains at the dealership and is available for inspection.Warning lamps/symptoms: Check-engine light and reduced-power message appeared at time of failure. No prior warnings before the sudden loss of power event. Failure occurred approximately October 2025 – only four months after GM’s 10-year/120,000-mile Special Coverage N192271110 expired on 06/11/2025.The failed transmission is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.
Safety Rating for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
The 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
General Motors, LLC has issued 36 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP5732 — POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician to replace the X2 TCM connector and the terminated leads to address DTCs after the transmission is replaced if published diagnostics does not lead to root cause of the DTCs that are setting.
090089002Q — EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before sold (prepping) to the customer.
16NA118 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to reroute the engine harness because of possible chafing on the ECM stud to prevent conditions of a no start, MIL Lamp Illum or possible loos of steering assist.
PIP5265B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a Service Vehicle Soon on, a Reduced Power Mode Message, or the vehicle will not start. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P1EAB stored. Technician should not clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code. Technician will need to...
16-NA-094 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
this technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace both the BCM and the HVAC control to correct a customer concern that the HVAC blower is inoperative or that the A/C button does not illuminate once pressed caused by contact in the HVAC control being weak, causing transient voltage on blower...
17-NA-164 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This informational bulletin provides information for diagnostic for DTCs with the clock not keeping time correctly at times.
17-NA-053 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This informational bulletin contains information on Embedded TuneIn App Does Not Function Correctly After Updating TuneIn App on Phone due to newer TuneIn software levels (on the customers phone) no longer supporting embedded automotive applications.
16-NA-118 — STEERING
This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to reroute the engine harness because of possible chafing on the ECM stud to prevent conditions of a no start, MIL Lamp Illum or possible loos of steering assist.
16NA335 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to repair the wiring harness located towards the BCM, if it has been found chafing against the tie bar causing a short.
PIP5112H — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE SPARK EV HAS HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY EXCHANGE PROCESS. THE TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO CALL GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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