2013 Chevrolet Spark: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
146
Complaints
5
Recalls
10
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
53.4
Severity index
Severity index 53.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark ranks 91 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 37% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 35 | 24.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 | 23.3% |
| POWER TRAIN | 34 | 23.3% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 13.7% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 9.6% |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 8.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | 6.8% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 10 | 6.8% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 35 of 146 complaints (24.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 39 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 1.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V422000 | 10/06/2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 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 |
| 14V298000 | 06/06/2014 | AIR BAGS | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front a |
| 14V593000 | 24/09/2014 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 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 pr |
| 16V257000 | 28/04/2016 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 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 |
| 22V640000 | 25/08/2022 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 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. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.