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When problems were reported
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39 reports with mileage · 37 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
76 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2019
Electrical System
WHILE PARKED ALL OF MY VEHICLES WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AT ONCE. MY CAR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. I COULD NOT LOCK MY CAR OR OPERATE ANYTHING IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED OVER TWO HOURS TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE BCM AND RELEARN THESE DETERRENT MODULE. LEFT ME STRANDED OVER SIX H…
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WHILE PARKED ALL OF MY VEHICLES WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AT ONCE. MY CAR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IT WOULD NOT GO INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. I COULD NOT LOCK MY CAR OR OPERATE ANYTHING IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED OVER TWO HOURS TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY REPLACED THE BCM AND RELEARN THESE DETERRENT MODULE. LEFT ME STRANDED OVER SIX HOURS AWAY FROM HOME. I HAD 33,146 MILES ON IT. IT'S BEEN ABOUT A YEAR LATER AND I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT REPEATED THE SAME THING. I AM STILL UNDER 50,000 MILES ON MY CAR AND THESE ARE JUST THE LAST TWO ISSUES I'VE HAD WITH IT. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP CONTINUOUSLY SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT IT. LEAVING ME UNABLE TO GET TO WORK, STRANDED IN 100 DEGREE WEATHER, AND COSTING ME ALMOST WHAT I HAVE PAID FOR THE CAR. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAITHFUL CHEVY CUSTOMER BUT NOW I CAN'T TRUST THEM. I'VE INCLUDED WHAT A REGULAR BILL LOOKS LIKE FROM 11/01/2018. MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED AGAIN YESTERDAY MORNING AND IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP WHILE I MISS WORK YET AGAIN. SMH
NHTSA ODI #11244372
65,000 miles · Jul 31, 2019
Power Train
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE SINCE PURCHASE. BOTH TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 65K MILES AND NOW IT NEEDS A 3RD TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 50K MILES ON THE 2ND TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 115K MILES CURRENTLY. THIS VEHICLE IS ALL HIGHWAY MILES & BOTH FAILURES WERE WHILE DRIVING ON …
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TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE SINCE PURCHASE. BOTH TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. THE ORIGINAL TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 65K MILES AND NOW IT NEEDS A 3RD TRANSMISSION AFTER ONLY 50K MILES ON THE 2ND TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 115K MILES CURRENTLY. THIS VEHICLE IS ALL HIGHWAY MILES & BOTH FAILURES WERE WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE.
NHTSA ODI #11240807
26,000 miles · Jul 21, 2019
Air Bags
'SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT' COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. WARNING FLASHES UP ON MY DISPLAY, THEN WILL GO AWAY, THEN SOMETIMES RETURN. VEHICLE CAN BE STATIONARY, OR IN MOTION.
NHTSA ODI #11233670
67,990 miles · May 28, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other
MY RADIO DASH AND AUDIO INDICATORS BLACKOUT WITHOUT WARNING THIS WEEKEND WHEN I TURNED MY CAR ON. NO BLINKER SOUND, NO RADIO, NO KEYS IN IGNITION WARNING. NOTHING. IT'S THE SAME CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 2016 RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED BUT GM WILL NOT FIX IT BECAUSE MY VIN DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE RECALL LIST
NHTSA ODI #11210340
35,582 miles · Feb 11, 2019
Engine
ON 2/11/19 MY CAR STALLED,( SHUT OFF )WHILE MAKING A TURN AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES . ( MILEAGE 35,582) I TOOK MY CAR TO CHEVROLET ON 3/22/18 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.(MILEAGE 22,517) MY CAR HAD STALLED (SHUT OFF) AT A LIGHT AND NO LIGHTS HAD COME ON THE DASH INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECH NO PROBLEM FOUN…
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ON 2/11/19 MY CAR STALLED,( SHUT OFF )WHILE MAKING A TURN AT TWO DIFFERENT TIMES . ( MILEAGE 35,582) I TOOK MY CAR TO CHEVROLET ON 3/22/18 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM.(MILEAGE 22,517) MY CAR HAD STALLED (SHUT OFF) AT A LIGHT AND NO LIGHTS HAD COME ON THE DASH INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD BY THE TECH NO PROBLEM FOUND.
NHTSA ODI #11176377
43,659 miles · Feb 7, 2019
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON HIGHWAY
NHTSA ODI #11175104
49,000 miles · Jan 11, 2019
Air BagsCrash
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 7TH 2018. CURRENTLY E-SURANCE BELIEVES MY CAR IS TOTALED. I WAS TRAVELING AT 45 MPH WHEN AN SUV TURNED INTO ME. NOT ONE OF THE 10 AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
NHTSA ODI #11166463
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2018
Wheels
I WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE MY TIRES 8/2017. SINCE MY BRAND NEW TIRES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, THEY LOSE AIR. EVERY SINGLE DAY MY LOW AIR PRESSURE INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON.. I SEE THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. WHAT IS THE SOLUTION..?
NHTSA ODI #11149611
40 miles · Nov 6, 2018
Power Train
BEARING INITIALLY WENT AT APPRX 40K MILES.. REPLACING SAME BEARING AT OVER $440 OUT OF POCKET (1) YR LATER AS EXCEEDED THE 12K MILES WARRANTY. SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP STATES "BEARINGS ARE NOT MEANT TO LAST".. I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A BEARING IN ANY VEHICLE, EVER. TO HAVE MY BEARING FAIL EAR YEAR IS A PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11149607
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2018
Fuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
CHEVROLET SPARK 2015 THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND AFTER STOP, OR WHEN TURNING AND THE SPEED IS REDUCED. IT TAKES TOO LONG TO ACCELERATE AGAIN..I ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS FOR THIS PROBLEM.I BOUGHT THE CAR AT AUTOMALL MIAMI LAKES ON SEPT 13 FROM CARLOS MORALES, MASTER ESPECIALIST . ON SEPT 19 I PICKED UP THE CAR, BUT NEXT DAY W…
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CHEVROLET SPARK 2015 THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND AFTER STOP, OR WHEN TURNING AND THE SPEED IS REDUCED. IT TAKES TOO LONG TO ACCELERATE AGAIN..I ALMOST HAD TWO ACCIDENTS FOR THIS PROBLEM.I BOUGHT THE CAR AT AUTOMALL MIAMI LAKES ON SEPT 13 FROM CARLOS MORALES, MASTER ESPECIALIST . ON SEPT 19 I PICKED UP THE CAR, BUT NEXT DAY WHEN I GET TO MY JOB, THE TIRE ICON WAS SIGNALING, THEN I WENT BACK TO SERVICE, ON SEPT 21, THE SAME TIRE SIGNAL, SERVICE PUT AIR AND SAID THERE WAS NO MORE PROBLEM, BUT I KEEP INFORMING THE ACCELERATOR SITUATION THAT ALMOST PUT ME IN 2 ACCIDENTS, ONE WHILE I WAS TURNING, WITH SUFFICIENT TIME, AND THE SECOND WHILE I WAS AT A STOP.LIGHT ON SEPT 24 HE CAR HAD THE TIRE ICON AGAIN I ASKED CARLOS THE CARFAX WHO SENT ME TO MANAGER ALEXANDER WHO GAVE ME IT, AND SHOWS THE CAR HAD AN ACCIDENT IN 2015.I SIGNED IT, BUT THE MANAGER REFUSED TO SIGN HIS PART. I ASKED MARCIO FOR AN OFFICIAL REPORT LIST OF ALL THE DAYS I'VE BEEN THERE FOR THE TIRE ICON TOO. HE TOLD ME THE TIRE ICON IS NOT A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE REPORTED. THAT TIRES ARE NOT PART OF THE CAR WARRANTY. I MADE A CLAIM WITH CHEVROLET HEADQUARTER ON SEPT 26, CLAIM 8-46665524641 THE CAR WARRANTY EXPIRES ON OCT 25 2018. CARLOS MORALES,MASTER ESPECIALIST, WHO SOLD ME THE CAR DID NOT GIVE TOO MUCH IMPORTANCE TO THE CARFAX REPORT, SAYING THAT THOSE ARE SMALL ACCIDENTS, THAT THE CAR IS STILL GOOD. BUT I TOLD HIM THAT IF I KNEW IT, MY DECISION WOULD BE NOT BUYING IT. HE TOLD ME THAT THE AGENCY WILL HELP ME IF I FIND ANOTHER CAR IN AUTOMALL ANNOUNCES OR IN THE INTERNET. IN SEPT 26, I WENT TO SEE CARLOS AGAIN AND SHOW HIM OTHER SPARK ONLINE IN AUTOMALL THAT CAN BE CHANGED FOR THE ONE THAT I BOUGHT, OR TO GET MY MONEY BACK. HE TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO PAY AT LEAST THE FIRST MONTH, THEN ADD THAT I NEED TO PAY 2 MONTHS BEFORE THEY CONSIDER TO CHANGE THE CAR I BOUGHT.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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 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."
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
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."
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:software
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."
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: 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.
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 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."
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.
Remedy: 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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured June 18, 2014, to June 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease. Because of this, there may be no warning chimes such as the reminder to buckle the seat belt and the key being left in ignition when the driver goes to exit the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208 "Occupant Crash Protection", and 114 "Theft Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 15504.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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