4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,667 miles

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problem #6

Jul 012022

Spark

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed on the vehicle, the mechanic was unable to properly close the hood. The contact was previously mailed a NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the recall notification and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The independent mechanic advised the contact to refrain from opening the hood due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 252022

Spark

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was 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.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #4

Mar 132018

Spark

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that the door locks would independently open and close without warning. The contact also mentioned that the alarm system was failing. The vehicle was taken to plattner's arcadia Chevrolet Buick (210 S brevard ave, arcadia, fl 34266, (863) 869-2228), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.

- Arcadia, FL, USA

problem #3

Feb 022015

Spark

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V593000 (latches/locks/linkages ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #2

Dec 012014

Spark 4-cyl

  • miles
2013 GM the secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position and preventing the striker from properly engaging the hood latch.

- Manchester, NH, USA

problem #1

Dec 022014

Spark

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V593000 (latches/locks/linkages) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Largo, FL, USA