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2013 CHEVROLET Spark

5 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #14V298000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
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 air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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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Moderate #16V422000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #16V257000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
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."
Risk if Unfixed
Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Standard NHTSA Filing #22V640000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Standard NHTSA Filing #14V593000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free Fix
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall risk grade for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark?

The 2013 CHEVROLET Spark has a risk grade of C. This grade is calculated from 5 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark have?

The 2013 CHEVROLET Spark has 5 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark?

The most severe recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark is classified as high. This indicates a serious safety concern that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark safe to drive?

This model year has 5 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the AIR BAGS recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark? (Campaign #14V298000)

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 air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying. 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. 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.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark? (Campaign #16V422000)

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." Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. 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.

What is the EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark? (Campaign #16V257000)

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." Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. 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.

What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark? (Campaign #22V640000)

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. A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

What is the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH recall for the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark? (Campaign #14V593000)

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. 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. 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.