2015 Chevrolet Spark power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Chevrolet Spark — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Nov 22, 2025
“My 2015 Chevy Spark has had repeated transmission failures related to GM Special Coverage N192271110. The first failure happened in May 2024, I was driving on 1-25 when the transmission went out and I lost all speed and my car was in the shop for five months before I finally got it back in October…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Spark years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Spark | 9 | 31% |
| 2016 Spark | 4 | 14% |
| 2014 Spark | 47 | 27% |
| 2013 Spark | 34 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.