The Lemon IndexChevrolet Spark recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2013–2022 Chevrolet Spark, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive
In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
1,919 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V440000
Every recall 11
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Aug 2022 · model years 2013–2015
The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
120,688 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V640000
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2018 · model year 2019
The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
12 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V774000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2017 · model year 2016
While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition.
40,683 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V437000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2017 · model years 2016–2017
In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck.
55,068 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V307000
- Airbags · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2016
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
3,640,162 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V651000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2016 · model years 2013–2015
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.
18,780 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V422000
- Equipment · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2013–2015
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.
317,572 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V257000
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2015 · model years 2014–2015
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.
45,785 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V416000
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2014 · model years 2013–2015
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.
89,294 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V593000
- Suspension · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2014 Park it: don't drive
In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
1,919 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V440000
- Airbags · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2013
In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
61 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V298000
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Spark?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2013–2022, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 21.
Which Chevrolet Spark year has the most recalls?
The 2014, with 6 campaigns. 2015: 5, 2013: 5, 2016: 3.
What are most Chevrolet Spark recalls about?
Airbags: 5 of the 11 campaigns. Then equipment (2) and latches/locks/linkages (2).
What is the newest Chevrolet Spark recall?
Latches/locks/linkages, filed Aug 2022 (NHTSA 22V640000): The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
What is the biggest Chevrolet Spark recall?
NHTSA 16V651000 (airbags, Sep 2016) covers 3,640,162 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
How do I check if my Chevrolet Spark has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chevrolet dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chevrolet Spark: problems and best years · All Chevrolet recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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