Chevrolet Spark recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Chevrolet Spark, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Aug 25, 2022Crash risk2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2014–2015 Chevrolet Spark EV — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
22V640000 · 121K units · General Motors, LLC
- Nov 1, 2018Crash risk2019 Buick Encore, 2019 Chevrolet Spark, 2019 Chevrolet Traverse and 1 other model — Air Bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. 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.
18V774000 · 12 units · General Motors LLC
- May 9, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 Chevrolet Spark — Air Bags
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
17V307000 · 55K units · General Motors LLC
- Jun 10, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2015–2016 Chevrolet Trax — Electrical System
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 to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 208 "Occupant Crash Protection" and 114 "Theft Protection."
16V422000 · 19K units · General Motors LLC
- Apr 28, 2016Safety2013–2016 Chevrolet Sonic, 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2013–2016 Chevrolet Trax — Electrical System
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 open the door. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
16V257000 · 318K units · General Motors LLC
- Jun 30, 2015Crash risk2015 Chevrolet Sonic, 2014–2015 Chevrolet Spark — Equipment
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 blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection."
15V416000 · 46K units · General Motors LLC
- Sep 24, 2014Crash risk2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark — Latches/locks/linkages
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.
14V593000 · 89K units · General Motors LLC
- Jul 21, 2014Crash risk2014 Chevrolet Spark — Suspension
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the left and right lower control arm attaching bolts in the front suspension may not be tightened to specification.
14V440000 · 2K units · General Motors LLC
- Jun 6, 2014Crash risk2013 Buick Encore, 2013 Chevrolet Spark — Air Bags
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.
14V298000 · 61 units · General Motors LLC