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2015 Chevrolet Spark Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Chevrolet Spark has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chevrolet dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Chevrolet Spark owner complaints

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, describing incidents dated April 16, 2015 to February 18, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 26 complaints
  • Engine 12 complaints
  • Electrical System 9 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
  • Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 6 complaints

Of the 77 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 77 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11771622 · Filed

    This vehicle was serviced 3 different times. The first being a complete new transmission (so they said) being put in. A few days later same thing like it was running in limp mode. 2 nd trip back to a GM dealership(Same one) set for weeks. Called said it was fixed. Said the battery was dead. Charged…

  • ODI #11724999 · Filed

    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 attention…

  • ODI #11710502 · Filed

    INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The battery rapidly depleted without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate dangerously in moving traffic. A Stabilitrak warning appeared on the display. I was fortunate…

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Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion

NHTSA #22V640000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported August 25, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 120,688 vehicles

Repair completion: 43.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign A222359300 · Owners notified June 12, 2023

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114

NHTSA #16V422000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 10, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 18,780 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.91% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 45340 · Owners notified July 22, 2016 · Vehicles built April 21, 2012 – September 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114

NHTSA #16V257000 · Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · NHTSA notice

Reported April 28, 2016 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 317,572 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 17130 · Owners notified May 26, 2016 · Vehicles built January 18, 2012 – September 8, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114

NHTSA #15V416000 · Equipment — Electrical — Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · NHTSA notice

Reported June 30, 2015 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 45,785 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 15504 · Owners notified August 11, 2015 · Vehicles built August 11, 2014 – May 20, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety 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 that they will be injured in a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion

NHTSA #14V593000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Hood — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported September 24, 2014 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 89,294 vehicles

Repair completion: 87.56% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 14456 · Owners notified January 7, 2015 · Vehicles built January 17, 2012 – July 29, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Chevrolet Spark model years

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