2013 CHEVROLET SPARK — Owner-Reported Problems
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 146 complaints · 5 recalls
Verdict & Safety Summary
Most-reported system: ENGINE (26 complaints · 17.8%)
Safety signals:
- Crashes 10
- Fires 1
- Injuries 4
- Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 26 | 17.8% | 1 crashes · 1 fires |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 15.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 11.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 9 | 6.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5.5% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | 5.5% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 5.5% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 7 | 4.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 3.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 40 | 27.4% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
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Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 14V593000 was reported 516 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V257000 was reported 1,011 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 16V422000 was reported 1,054 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V640000 was reported 3,408 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2013-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2013-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2013-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2014-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2014-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2014-Q3 | Owner reports | 10 | |
| 2014-Q4 | Owner reports | 14 | |
| 2015-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2015-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2015-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2015-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2016-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2016-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2016-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2017-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2017-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2017-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2018-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2018-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2018-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V298000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 14V593000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V257000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 16V422000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V640000 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V298000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
- Remedy:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 14V593000
- Report date
- Component:
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V257000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 16V422000
- Report date
- Component:
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 22V640000
- Report date
- Component:
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- 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. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
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Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.