Chevrolet Spark Complaints

529 consumer complaints on file.

#11594252June 13, 2024
EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V257000 (Equipment, Electrical System) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11592882June 6, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,833.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590159May 22, 2024
AIR BAGS
Car braked in front of me to avoid a crash; I did the same. I managed to leave enough space and I did not make contact with the car in front of me. As I was stopped behind the car in front of me, another car rear-ended me going ≈ 35 mph. Consequently, my car was compressed between both cars. There was severe damage to the hood/front end of my car from the force of the car behind me pushing against the car in front of me; moderate damage to the rear. No airbags deployed. I was left with a sprained back and a concussion. I do believe I have complications with my spine and nervous system to this day because of this accident.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11589714May 20, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Transmission needs to be replaced per mechanic, costing around $3,5000-$5,000 Jerking or shuddering during the normal course of driving Hesitations while attempting to accelerate from a stopped position Engine stalls out or intermittently shutting off Rough start or hard shift and sudden acceleration Hesitations while attempting to accelerate from a stopped position
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589275May 17, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The locks will lock and unlock very quickly. I got out of the vehicle but the vehicle quickly locked back locking my son([XXX] who was strapped in his carseat) in there. i pressed unlock but it immediately kept locking back as soon as i pressed unlock. i was finally able to quickly open it and get him out. my concern would be what if the day was hotter? time is of the essence and my son could have been stuck in there and likely killed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587686May 8, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages) and the recall repair was performed; however, the contact stated when the vehicle was taken for an oil change, the independent mechanic was unable to open the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective release cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,576.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11581910April 9, 2024
SEAT BELTS
On [XXX], the back seat bottom belt came apart from the base strap while my 9-year-old child was in the back seat and the car was in motion. We were able to pull over to the side of the road for her to switch to the other back seat. On [XXX], the second back seat belt bottom part came apart as well while the car was in motion and my 9-year-old child was buckled in the back seat. At this time, I am unable to use my car to transport my child to and from school and activities as she is not old enough to ride in the front seat. Additionally, it appears as if the adhesive holding the strap together slowly eroded over time and my fear is that if we were in a car accident what would have happened to my child now knowing the back seat belt was not fully secure. Additionally, I have concerns related to the front seat belts and if those are going to fall apart soon. I have included photos with my concern. As you can see, the belts are not ripped, torn, and are otherwise in good condition. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577371March 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably and veered off the road. The contact was able to take control of the vehicle and placed the vehicle in park. The contact stated that there was no audio or visual warning at the time of the failure. The contact alerted OnStar who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was unaware of the diagnostic result. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was repaired, however, the contact was concerned about an OnStar software update. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V416000 (Equipment) and related the failure to the recall. Additionally, on several occasions while the vehicle was parked, the contact was unable to enter or exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not able to duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575915March 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is failing and slipping very bad. Car will jerk when shifting in and out of 2nd gear. Car will jerk back and forth when brakes are applied. When coasting at or around 20-25mph (right around when car shifts into second gear normally,) car will jerk back and forth repeatedly. Chevy/GMC is still refusing to honor an extended coverage to fix their mistakes. This is going to lead to an accident and needs to be recalled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11572557February 17, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Passenger front spring broken.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11566704January 20, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The transmission has gone bad and the car has low mileage. I took it to a chevy dealership and they couldn't find the problem now it is completely broken and I can't drive it. I was told there is a recall on the 2015 chevy spark transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565856January 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are many electrical failures in this vehicle from the door alarm not sounding when the car has been turned off to the radio staying on and burning down the battery and the radio making changes to the stations volume, volume freezes and lowers or is totally unresponsive while the driver is driving, this is a major distracting. Also overhead light is unresponsive and flickers when it wants to. Subsequently these issues have required me to have 5 new batteries replaced since owning this car. A dealer wants to charge $225 to check this I have seen and heard other complaints. I can’t possibly be the only one having these problems. My Vin number is not part of it. Previous recalls for some unknown reason. There has never been a battery failure, or warning light it just dies. I have video of the occurrence on most recently on January 11, 2020 for what has been occurring for years and very frequently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564799January 11, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There is a recall on my vehicle, took it to the chevy dealership I purchased, I've been waiting since 2022 for them to notify me if/when they receive such part, here it's two years later and still no recall fixture.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11564716January 10, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the Joseph Chevrolet (8733 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251) and it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that Joseph Chevrolet had previously replaced the transmission in 2021 under Special Coverage: N192271110 (Transmission Pulley Damage). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561882December 26, 2023
POWER TRAIN
My parents and I originally bought the car in 2021 with a reconstructed title. We were told the car was deemed totaled/salvaged as the result being rear-ended, and that the mechanical parts of the car were not affected, only cosmetic body work. The vehicle passed Ohio State Highway Patrol inspection and was deemed drivable and road safe. The vehicle is also inspected every year through the West Virginia State Police and has not failed when it has been inspected. The transmission in my Spark had already been replaced through GM Program #[XXX] on [XXX] with the previous owner. The transmission had started going out again in September 2023. The codes that my car had thrown were the codes that appear in Special Coverage [XXX] (P0871, P2714, and P0871-00). These were the same codes that were thrown at the time of the original replacement in 2016. Upon doing a full diagnostic of my vehicle, the dealership had agreed with the prior codes listed. However, GM is denying my claim of this coverage due to my reconstructed title. After looking at GM's own website where I had to enter my VIN, the coverage for this adjustment says it is active, and will not expire until my car reaches 120,000 miles, or until January 25, 2025 (10 years after it was placed in service). My car is currently at 113,760 Miles. It does not say anywhere that a reconstructed title will void this coverage. We have spoken to 2 different representatives and a supervisor at GM and they are still denying this claim. Here is the claim number filed through GM #[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559769December 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEY BOB BREAKING CAN NOT GET REPAIRED OR REPLACED
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559777December 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEY FOB BROKE WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11555707November 17, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission failed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11554337November 9, 2023
SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side seat belt became stuck. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the parts for the repair were on back order. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11550953October 20, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was T-bone crashed into on the driver's side by a second vehicle. During the crash, the driver-side curtain air bags did not immediately deploy. The contact indicated that the air bag deployed approximately one minute after the crash had occurred. The driver sustained torso bruises and lower back pain which later required medical treatment. A Police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The local dealer was contacted but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed of the incomplete recall for NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V307000(Air Bag). The failure mileage was 44,813.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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