The 2015 Chevrolet Spark has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 592,119 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. …
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…
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.
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…
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.
EQUIPMENT15V4160002015-06-3045,785 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…
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…
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.
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 this recall is 14456.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
24
ENGINE
11
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
2crashes2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
1fires
AIR BAGS
5
2crashes1injuries
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4
SERVICE BRAKES
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
3injuries
Total complaints102
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet spark. The vehicle was purchased from a private seller. The contact became nauseated after driving the vehicle for the second time. The contact’s throat, chest, and eyes hurt, and his head was pulsating; the contact was unable to think clearly. No medical…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“This report concerns a known cvt defect and subsequent tcm failure that left the vehicle unsafe and inoperable. The vehicle suffered internal cvt failure consistent with gm special coverage n192271110. After the first transmission failed in may 2024 (and the second time october 5 2025), the tcm…”
“Vehicle began slipping out of gear between 1st & 2nd, then started losing power at 74,760 miles. Extended service coverage has been issued for model for cvt transmission pulley system, however only covers 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Mine apparently timed out in february, so…”
“The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet spark. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v257000 (equipment, electrical systems). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the radio software needed to be updated. The dealer informed the contact that to…”
“The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet spark. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v257000 (equipment, electrical systems). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the radio software needed to be updated. The dealer informed the contact that to…”
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