2018 CHEVROLET SPARK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
The 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact's husband owns a 2018 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that the brake booster failed while driving at various speeds on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yearly for the brake booster repair since the initial failure; however, the most recent failure occurred within six months. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
This is the third time while driving that my brakes have simply just gone out. It’s usually on the freeway while at high speeds and I’m nearly not able to stop. This is the third time in three years. No lights come on on the dashboard and no warnings happened at all the brakes just simply stopped working. It takes extreme pressure to try to stop and I’m usually told that it’s some part of the vacuum.
AT A COMPLETE STOP.. IT SEEMS LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT ACCELERATE
WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE CAR CAN'T DECIDE IF IT WANTS TO MOVE OR NOT AND IT WILL JUST SIT AND REV AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AS I AM PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC
WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE CAR CAN'T DECIDE IF IT WANTS TO MOVE OR NOT AND IT WILL JUST SIT AND REV AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AS I AM PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC
Safety Rating for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5214F — SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected...
PIC5704G — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that had the Brake Pressure Modulator Valve now Diagnostic Trouble Code C0131 is set current. Technician should remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve assembly and inspect the brake pressure sensor assembly to ensure all shipping material has been removed before...
PIP5312B — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation or performance of the CVT7 transmission. When the transmission is at operating temperature torque converter lockup can occur as low as 8 mph and the range for lockup is 8-18mph depending on the throttle angle. The continuously variable...
PIP5548A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician diagnostic tips on inspection of the magnets inside the transmission fluid pan of the CVT7 transmission to aid in determining if the transmission needs to be replaced or not.
PIP5472F — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician related to vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. A technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P050D set as current or history. The technician is advised to first perform the SI diagnostic. That if the diagnostic fails to isolate the...
PIP5494A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the operation or performance of the CVT7 transmission. This information also provides diagnostic tips using GDS2 software for the CVT7 transmission.
PIP5581 — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician thatdegradation of the CVT fluid may alter the friction characteristics and lead to shudder concerns during a high range to low range downshift. The information advises the dealer on how to replace the CVT fluid ifdegradation is found.
PIP5525A — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician to temporarily also replace the TCM if diagnostics leads to replacement of the CVT7 transmission assemblyfor data collection.
18089 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
18089 - Service Update. On certain vehicles equipped with CVT Transmission (RPO MR8), the transmission control module (TCM) does not illuminate the MIL, and does not set the code P0603 (control module long term memory fault), when a memory checksum error identifies there is a malfunction of the Battery Independent...
PIP5514A — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This Preliminary information communicates to the dealer technician if diagnostics leads to transmission range sensor replacement to also replace the TCM during the repair.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SPARK
- 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK — 224 complaints
- 2014 CHEVROLET SPARK — 264 complaints
- 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK — 101 complaints
- 2016 CHEVROLET SPARK — 36 complaints
- 2017 CHEVROLET SPARK — 42 complaints
- 2018 CHEVROLET SPARK (current)
- 2019 CHEVROLET SPARK — 18 complaints
- 2020 CHEVROLET SPARK — 26 complaints
- 2021 CHEVROLET SPARK — 12 complaints
- 2022 CHEVROLET SPARK — 5 complaints
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