2015 Chevrolet Spark problems
The Chevrolet Spark (Korean: 쉐보레 스파크) is a city car manufactured by General Motors's subsidiary GM Korea from 1998 to 2022. The vehicle was developed by Daewoo and introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz (Korean: 대우 마티즈). In 2002, General Motors purchased Daewoo Motors, which was marketing the vehicle with several GM marques and nameplates.
The third generation was predominantly marketed under the Chevrolet brand in North America as the Chevrolet Spark and in Australia and New Zealand as the Holden Barina Spark. The fourth generation was launched in 2015, known as the Holden Spark in Australia and New Zealand. It also serves as the basis for the Opel Karl in Europe, Vauxhall Viva in the UK, and VinFast Fadil in Vietnam, the latter being manufactured under license.
A limited-production all-electric version, the Chevrolet Spark EV, was released in the U.S. in selected markets in California and Oregon in June 2013. The Spark EV was the first all-electric passenger car marketed by General Motors since the EV1 was discontinued in 1999, and also the first offered for retail sale by GM (the EV1 was available only on lease).
In the South Korean market, the Spark complies with South Korean "light car" (Korean: 경차, romanized: Gyeongcha) regulations, which regulate overall vehicle dimensions and engine capacity with tax and parking fee benefits.
Production of the Spark at the Changwon, South Korea assembly plant ended in 2022. The plant would instead produce the second-generation Trax.
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Common 2015 Chevrolet Spark problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, common problems with this car include issues with the A/C system, transmission, and engine. Here is a detailed breakdown of each problem:
- A/C System: Several owners reported problems with the A/C system in the 2015 Chevrolet Spark. Complaints included a faulty A/C system that manifested as a refrigerant leak, electrical issues, and a defective compressor. This issue was particularly frustrating as it occurred at low mileage, around 8,000 miles, making it a significant concern for those in regions with extreme weather conditions.
- Transmission: The 2015 Spark faced transmission issues, albeit less prevalent than in previous years. Owners reported issues such as vibrations or buckling during acceleration to highway speeds, loss of power, and acceleration speed problems. These transmission woes could lead to safety hazards, especially at higher speeds, highlighting a critical reliability concern for this model year.
- Engine: Engine problems were also reported by owners of the 2015 Chevrolet Spark. While not as severe as in the 2013 model year, some complaints mentioned engine failures, which led to the need for engine replacements. This issue could be costly and inconvenient for owners, impacting the overall reliability and longevity of the vehicle.
These common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, as reported by owners, underscore the importance of thorough research and consideration before purchasing this particular model year. It is essential for potential buyers to be aware of these issues to make an informed decision regarding the reliability and suitability of the 2015 Spark for their needs.
Is a 2015 Spark a good car?
The 2015 Chevrolet Spark is a solid choice for first-time buyers and city dwellers, thanks to its low price, diminutive size and plentiful amenities and safety equipment.
What is the common problem with Chevrolet Spark?
Apparently, the issue lies with the engine, which causes excessive oil consumption. Some owners claimed that they lost power while driving, and then the engine just stopped working. Several reports also claimed that the Spark's engine died on them. The most common fix is to replace the engine, which is far from cheap.
Is there any recalls on a 2015 Chevy Spark?
Chevrolet is recalling more than 120,000 Spark and Spark EV hatchbacks from the 2013 through 2015 model years because their hoods could open while the car is in motion, obstructing the driver's view. Some of these vehicles were already recalled for a similar problem in 2014 but will need another free repair.
How long does a 2015 Chevrolet Spark last?
According to vehiclehistory.com, the lifespan of a Chevy Spark is typically 150,000-200,000 miles.
Is a 2015 Spark a good car?
The 2015 Chevrolet Spark is a solid choice for first-time buyers and city dwellers, thanks to its low price, diminutive size and plentiful amenities and safety equipment.
What is the common problem with Chevrolet Spark?
Apparently, the issue lies with the engine, which causes excessive oil consumption. Some owners claimed that they lost power while driving, and then the engine just stopped working. Several reports also claimed that the Spark's engine died on them. The most common fix is to replace the engine, which is far from cheap.
How long does a 2015 Chevrolet Spark last?
According to vehiclehistory.com, the lifespan of a Chevy Spark is typically 150,000-200,000 miles.
Is Chevrolet Spark a reliable car?
The probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 12% for the Chevrolet Spark, compared to an average of 11% for subcompact cars and 12% for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle.
2015 Chevrolet Spark car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Chevrolet Spark problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Chevrolet Spark
The NHTSA has received 72 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Chevrolet Spark. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles.
2024-10-18
SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-30
- VIN: KL8CD6S93FC
- Components: SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: See attached document for complaint.
2024-08-09
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-08
- VIN: KL8CD6S99FC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: Hello, I submitted a complaint to a local GM dealership requesting an investigation be placed into the seat belt bucks failing. I am being informed that the car is out of warranty, which is understandable. However, this is a huge safety concern as the seatbelts were not sewn into the car but rather glued or clamped. This could have resulted in serious injury and/or death to my young child who routinely rides in the back seat.
2024-07-17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
- Fire: 1
- VIN: KL8CD6S97FC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Car fire in the engine compartment. Columbus fire inspector called it an electrical fire. On July 10 around 1:30 am, owner heard car alarm honking, saw big orange flames rising from the right front wheel well, called 911. Fire extinguished by F.D. upon arrival. The entire engine compartment burned out, everything not metal burnt away or remains as melted plastic slag on the driveway. Car was last driven 2 days before the fire, so the engine and exhaust were cold. There were no fluid leaks under the hood. Battery was 10 months old. No crash damage. No prior electrical issues. It was a good, reliable, heroic car. Had the car not been honking, owner may have been delayed becoming aware of the fire, leaving it time to spread to the dwelling where it was parked.
2024-07-11
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-11
- VIN: KL8CF6S93FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: In the past I had a 2013 Chevy Spark LS. But in 2017 an idiot who was TEXTING and DRIVING RAN A STOP SIGN, crossed through FOUR LANES and T-BONED MY car injuring me and totaling my car. I am blessed to have survived. Until that day the only issue with my Spark was a failure of the "ignition / safety security chime". Prior to the accident it was addressed and fixed. Now I have a 2015 Chevy Spark LS and have had a TRANSMISSION FAILURE reported, and fixed DUE TO A NATIONAL RECALL FOR 2013-2015's. However following the TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT(Matt Bowers Chevy-Slidell,LA )now I'm dealing with a TOTAL FAILURE OF THE RADIO (black screen, no audio, no power) and no audio for the OnStar buttons. As part of the TRANSMISSION RECALL a list of ALL items "fixed" where given to me. A TOTAL SOFTWARE UPDATE was performed for RADIO, which now doesn't work. I reported this to the dealership who promptly blamed my RADIO/OnStar failure on " the summer heat in Louisiana ". I checked NHTSA for failures of the radio/OnStar and found several documented cases of ELECTRICAL FAILURES of Chevy Sparks, Chevy Sonics and other Chevys. My radio (audio/screen) my OnStar (audio) was working fine and did not signal any problems in the PREDIAGNOSTIC CHECK PRIOR TO MY TOTAL TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION RECALL. It seems as though you CAN NOT TRUST that anyone will stand behind their products and work. I hope this information is helpful and I want to remind everyone to CONSTANTLY CHECK THE NHTSA website for NATIONAL RECALLS regularly. Several diagnostics were performed to find my TRANSMISSION FAILURE yet the site did not return a hit on my VIN number so at first the CHEVROLET DEALERSHIPS REFUSED TO PERFORM SERVICES - DUE TO MY CARS VIN not ( at first) being listed on the NHTSA site. Keep searching, print out information and bring in your mechanics automobiles diagnosis. REPORT THE NON-COMPLIANT DEALERSHIPS if necessary. I hope that this is helpful to someone.
2024-06-19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-19
- VIN: KL8CC6S95FC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: Without warning, vehicle loses power and ability to accelerate is greatly reduced. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (aka "check engine light"), the Reduced Engine Power light, and the Traction Control System/Stabilitrak light all illuminate at the same time and are not flashing. Using a diagnostic tool from a local auto parts store, code P2138 is reported as follows: Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Switch 'D/E' Voltage Correlation, and Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) Sensors 1-2 Not Plausible. Incident has occured multiple times since owning the vehicle (approx. 13 months). This creates a safety issue because the poor acceleration limits the vehicles ability to maintain speed, especially on highways at higher speeds and ascending hills.
2024-04-09
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-29
- VIN: KL8CD6S99FC
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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)
2024-03-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
- VIN: KL8CF6S91FC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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.
2024-03-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-01
- VIN: KL8CD6S99FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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.
2024-01-20
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-01
- VIN: KL8CB6S91FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: 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.
2024-01-16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-16
- VIN: KL8CD6S97FC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
2023-12-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-16
- VIN: KL8CD6S99FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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)
2023-07-31
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-19
- VIN: KL8CD6S98FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission slippage in vehicle under load causing loss of acceleration and unsafe driving conditions. Vehicle was taken to dealership for diagnostic analysis. Dealer confirmed no codes present at any time during testing, but did confirm definite transmission issue. Dealer confirmed a WELL KNOWN internal transmission fault that is very common in these vehicles. Chevrolet and the dealership would not perform any repairs to the vehicle, even knowing this is a very common issue. This poses a high risk for accidents and injury to persons driving this vehicle, and with the known issue and risk of death or injury, CHEVROLET MOTOR COMPANY should be forced to perform a safety recall for this issue. This is putting consumers and public safety at risk.
2023-05-04
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-04
- VIN: KL8CD6S99FC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: There was a recall issued for my daughter’s Chevy Spark back in August 2022. The dealer said there is still no fix available. This seems like a long time to me.
2023-03-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-01
- VIN: KL8CB6S91FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while stopped, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.
2023-01-23
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-23
- VIN: KL8CD6S9XFC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkage) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2022-12-13
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-01
- VIN: KL8CD6S9XFC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2022-11-28
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-28
- VIN: KL8CD6S95FC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2022-10-25
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-06
- VIN: KL8CF6S94FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with a high-pitched, squeaking noise coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had jolted forward after multiple attempts to accelerate. The contact stated that while his spouse was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle hesitated as she attempted to pass a slow-moving vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle remained stuck in gear. The vehicle was driven to a dealer, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
2022-09-16
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-09-09
- VIN: KL8CL6S0XFC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Brake system fails while driving. Brakes go soft on car while in use and unable to brake properly. Warning lights and abs brake light comes on the dashboard. This has occurred 4 different times. Each occurrence was followed with several months long repair visits to the dealer who says it’s the brake pump malfunctioning. I have lost control of brakes while driving. Two cases have been directly reported to General Motors.
2022-07-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-16
- VIN: KL8CB6S99FC
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Transmission slipping since day 1 of purchase of vehicle in 2015. Dealership has stated more than 7 times that nothing is wrong with the vehicle. Vehicle sometimes shuts off, stutters once gas is pressed 95% of the time (from a complete stop). Vehicle transmission slipping is becoming more apparent 2022.
2022-05-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-02-10
- VIN: KL8CB6S98FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: In February 2022 I noticed on my way to work my rpm's kept surging and my car was not keeping up with traffic. I was scared as I was on the interstate and traffic was pretty busy. Then it was like it roughly shifted and the rpm's dropped into the normal range As I was driving across the bridge all the sudden the check engine light lit up ..and my car was barely moving . There's alot of semi truck traffic on this road and several times I was scared of being rear-ended as they approached at normal speed to suddenly come upon me moving at between 5 to 10 mphs.. It was like she had no power but the engine was sounding fine. I created a traffic jam on the bridge as I crawled across it and into the first gas station I came to. I had my car towed the 20 mile's back into Indiana to my Chevy dealer. I explained what happened and they ran diagnostics etc and almost $300 later they informed me I needed a new transmission ($4000 repair). I was shocked because just eight months earlier this dealership had flushed,drained and refilled the tranny. After that diagnosis I even hauled to a different garage for a second opinion. Same finding and they said the repair would be $3500. I'm just so grateful My two grandsons were not with me .My car is not fixed and is still financed with a balance of a little less then what the repair will be ! I can't believe that the transmission went out with no warning at 130,000.
2021-09-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-06
- VIN: Kl8cd6s98fc
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Started out from a stop light that changes quickly, vehicle lost all forward power and the cross traffic light changed almost causing me to be hit by a semi truck and trailer luckily he was able to barely get around me while locking up his brakes. When incident occurred I had pushed my accelerator, started moving forward and suddenly the engine revved up to the governor limits and I came to a stop in the middle of the intersection as cars started flying by me. Other vehicles had limited warning as this intersection is in a sweeping blind corner. Very very scary
2021-09-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-07
- VIN: Kl8cd6s98fc
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Driving through neighborhood and went to turn onto a street when suddenly vehicle revved up to governor limits and would not go forward. Vehicle behind me almost rear ended me because I lost forward motion with no indication like brake lights or any warning. Had to pull vehicle over came to a stop and it would not go. Put vehicle in park and then in drive and it decided to work.
2021-07-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-01
- VIN: KL8CB6S97FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would intermittently jerk without warning while shifting gears. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they were initially unable to duplicate the failure. Upon return of the vehicle, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer where they were able to duplicate the failure and informed him that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a 10% discount off the cost of a new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000. Consumer's case number [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
2021-04-26
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-18
- VIN: KL8CA6S93FC
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT GEAR. THE CONTACT SLAMMED THE SHIFTER INTO DRIVE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE TRANSMISSION WAS INOPERABLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.
2015 Chevrolet Spark recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the 2015 Chevrolet Spark.
2022-08-25
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: 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. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
2016-06-10
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Summary: 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."
- 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.
2016-04-28
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Summary: 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."
- 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.
2015-06-30
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Summary: 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."
- 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.
- 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.
2014-09-24
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
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Positive 2015 Chevrolet Spark car reviews
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Great value! This vehicle has been used as a commuter car for 3 days a week, with the remaining 2 days using another vehicle to reduce wear and tear on the car. :)
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my 2015 Chevy Spark that I bought in April. Unfortunately, last night I had a bit of trouble with the steering locking up and the key not turning. Luckily, a friend was able to help me get the steering wheel loose. Although I'm a bit disappointed, I still like the car overall, even if it doesn't have much get up and go compared to newer models. If this issue happens again, I might consider returning the car for a different model. Thanks for listening!
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Hey there! I noticed that you have a new 2015 Spark. Have you considered installing a new intake system like a K&N and fitting a Scat Cat exhaust system under it? With those upgrades, you could potentially get up to 100 hp! Let me know if you need any help or advice.
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Compare the other cars to this one and you'll find that this little car has a surprisingly spacious interior. As a tall person, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this car had plenty of room for me to sit comfortably without having to crouch my shoulders and head. On the expressway, it's fast and has tight control, making it super fun to drive. I highly recommend this car to anyone looking to break free from the boring mom van era and live a little. The choice is yours!
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I have owned many cars, but this one tops the list. It drove like a Ferrari on a long road trip, has great gas mileage, and the 5-speed is just fun! I have had more people ask me about this car than any other. I am very pleased!
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Feb 11, 2023 ... Still driving my 2013 in Canada. Best little car I have ever owned. I'm at just over 200k. Very few issues and roomier than it looks. Great on ...
2015 Chevrolet Spark Problems | Kelley Blue Book
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2015 Chevrolet Spark Reliability - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/chevrolet/spark/2015/reliability/
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2014 Spark transmission problems - Chevy Spark 2007-2015 (Gen ...
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Mar 28, 2016 ... Retired old Gearhead ... I think she has a manual tranny...if so warranty for 100Kmi/5yrs. Sounds like an issue with the 'throw-out bearing' fork ...
2015 Chevrolet Spark | CarComplaints.com
https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Spark/2015/
The 2015 Chevrolet Spark has 86 problems & defects reported by Spark owners. The worst complaints are engine, AC / heater, and cooling system problems.
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Wilmer Kling 2024-11-07
I have two main complaints about my Chevy Spark. Although I've only had this car for about 7 months, I'm already considering upgrading to a 2013 Kia. When I bought my Spark new, I requested a standard key fob remote, but unfortunately, it's not available for the Spark. Instead, there is an Onstar app that is supposed to do the job, but I found it to be unresponsive and full of glitches. To make matters worse, the app only unlocks the trunk! Another issue I have is with the acceleration. It takes about 10.5 seconds to go from 0-60mph, which can make it difficult to transition from city to highway without jolting forward. In addition, the car is quite noisy, with more outside noise than music from the stereo system. The LS stereo system is also quite muffled and grainy, making it difficult to enjoy music. It's worth noting that the car doesn't have Bluetooth or phone connectivity for calls, or a USB port. There's also no center console for storage, so you're left with small side pockets on either side of the front seats and an extremely small pocket in the back, with only one pocket on the back of the passenger seat. Finally, on windy days, the Spark can be difficult to control and may shift slightly into other lanes. While this car is very affordable, the cheap price definitely shows in the interior, exterior, and engine. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
Dominic Wunsch 2024-11-05
This vehicle has already required its third transmission replacement at only 115k miles, despite the fact that all of those miles were on the highway with no stop-and-go traffic. It is reasonable to expect any vehicle to last longer than 50k miles on a transmission.
Justus Cormier 2024-10-24
An inexpensive car, yes, but unfortunately, in my case, I ended up paying more than it was worth. The warranty was lousy and the car started falling apart before it even hit 44000 miles. I had a very poor experience with the Chevy dealership. I would not recommend this car to anyone.
Lavon Wehner 2024-10-08
This car has been a constant source of frustration and disappointment. Despite being only 4 years old, it has required a new transmission under warranty and approximately $4000 in non-warranty repairs. Unfortunately, it broke down again 600 miles from home this past weekend, leaving me with no choice but to abandon it on the side of the road and rent a car to complete my journey. I am relieved to be rid of it and will not miss it in the slightest.
Rigoberto Stroman 2024-09-20
I recently sold my 2015 Chevy Spark. It was a nice little car, but unfortunately, the CVT transmission had to be replaced twice while I owned it. Additionally, there were some electric issues, such as the radio changing by itself.