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2013 CHEVROLET Spark LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Safety Recalls

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

Is the 2013 CHEVROLET Spark safe to drive?

This model year has 2 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 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.