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Chevrolet Spark
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
494
Active records
Recalls
9
Active records
TSBs
1,998
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
44
Crashes
46
Fires
5
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Spark
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Operating state
Performance issue
Reporting mechanism
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Condition issue
Engine behavior
Safety restraint issue
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Fluid issue
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Steering behavior
Lighting behavior
Thermal issue
Recent change
Smell
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Ride/handling behavior
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed May 7, 2026
The contact owns a a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while on several occasions at various speeds, the transmission warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off for approximately 30 mins and then restarted. The contact stated that after 30 minutes to an hour the failure reoccurred. The vehicle taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The…
2018 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Apr 23, 2026
Okay, I can press the gas and try to go one speed.And my car will go either way, too slow for that gear or way too fast.For that gear , I have almost been several wrecks , because it's either going too slow , went when i'm supposed to be going to certain speed or it's going to fast one supposed to be going to certain speed
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Apr 4, 2026
The vehicle experiences intermittent loss of power and unstable acceleration while driving at normal speeds (approximately 45–55 mph). The vehicle will surge, hesitate, and fail to maintain consistent speed, creating an unsafe condition in traffic. While driving, the vehicle does not consistently respond to throttle input and may unexpectedly lose acceleration. This creates a risk of being rear-ended or being unable to safely merge into traffic. The condition occurs during normal driving and…
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Apr 1, 2026
Without warning, car began to drop out of 5th gear while driving, entering Neutral at high speeds. This is a manual transmission and you can see the shifter physical move itself into 5th gear. Driver almost lost control of the vehicle out of surprise to what had just happened. When searching in Reddit, this appears to be a widespread issue for this year/make/model. Took to local Chevy for diagnostic, was told it would be a $7,500 repair to replace the transmission.
2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Mar 17, 2026
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 was received. The contact used an air quality meter to test the inside of the vehicle, which showed Seriously bad air quality,” but there was no odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
2014 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Feb 18, 2026
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. Additionally, the transmission was shifting hard. The diagnostic trouble codes: P0700 and P0841 were retrieved after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
2022 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Feb 7, 2026
The hood came up while driving
2015 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Jan 12, 2026
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 to reach the shoulder safely, but this failure created an extremely hazardous situation that could have resulted in serious injury or death. Following this incident, the vehicle became completely…
2016 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Dec 10, 2025
While driving in early 2025, my 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV suddenly lost all ability to accelerate. The vehicle remained powered on but would not respond to the accelerator, and I was unable to fully shut it off. This created a safety hazard because I could not properly control or secure the vehicle, and it required towing. I replaced the 12V battery at my own expense. The issue briefly disappeared, but the same failure occurred again within weeks. The replacement 12V battery also failed to hold…
2021 CHEVROLET SPARK
Filed Dec 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving through a bend in the road at 40 mph in the snow, the vehicle began to slide as they lost control. The contact ran over a road sign, which caused her to land in a ditch as the vehicle flipped onto its passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not seek medical attention but did suffer from two hematomas on her chest. The contact also suffered bruising to her right shoulder and pain on…