How do I know if my Chevrolet Spark has a recall?

To know if your Chevrolet Spark has an open recall, start by entering your vehicle's VIN or license plate in our Safety Recall Checker. We will find recalls that affect your vehicle and need to be repaired.

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

Check your Chevrolet Spark VIN for free by entering it into our Safety Recall Checker.

What happens if my Chevrolet Spark has an open recall?

If your Chevrolet Spark is affected by a recall, it means that NHTSA and the manufacturer have identified an issue with your vehicle. After you check your vehicle, you can contact a dealership to schedule a repair.

How long does a recall take to fix?

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on the exact repairs needed. Something simple like a software update can be done in minutes, but complex mechanical repairs may take days or weeks. Ask the dealership when you schedule your appointment.

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

Your Chevrolet Spark does not need to be under warranty to get recalls fixed. Recalls for safety-related items on your Chevrolet Spark are taken care of by Chevrolet at no cost to you even if your vehicle warranty has expired or if you are not the original owner of the vehicle.

How long does a recall last on a car?

A recall does not expire as long as the vehicle manufacturer remains in business or continues to make the replacement parts. Generally, recalls can be fixed for free up to 15 years after your car's date of manufacture.

Chevrolet Spark Recalls

Road Safety Risks

Open recalls can be dangerous for you and your family.

Mail Delays

Older or used cars can be more difficult for manufacturers to locate.

Risk of Costly Damage

We'll connect you with a dealership near you to fix the recall at no cost.

Chevrolet Spark

11 Recalls

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 3 others

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 2019 Chevrolet Spark and 2 others

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark and 44 others

In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Chevrolet Spark, 2017 Chevrolet Spark

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark and 54 others

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 5 others

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 7 others

Recalls

Model Recalls By Year

Recall FAQs

If your Chevrolet Spark is affected by a new safety recall, Chevrolet will attempt to contact you by sending you a notice in the mail. This notice will detail the defect, when parts for repair will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your unrepaired car is currently safe to drive or not.

If you aren't the original owner, have changed addresses, or have never visited your local dealership for service or maintenance, then you most likely will not receive a recall notice in the mail.

Another way to know whether your Chevrolet Spark has an open recall is to enter your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code that can be found on the bottom edge of your car's windshield, on the driver's side. It can also be found on your vehicle's registration card.

You can check your Chevrolet Spark for recalls by entering your VIN or license plate into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker found above. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-digit alphanumeric identification code on the bottom edge of your car’s windshield, on the driver’s side. It can also be found on your vehicle’s registration card.

Checking your VIN is the best way to find out if your car is affected by any recalls. Identical vehicles of the same make, model, year, and trim may not be affected by the same recall. A VIN is unique to a specific vehicle.

Your Chevrolet Spark is affected by a recall if the manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has decided that a problem with your car makes it a safety risk or fails to meet safety standards. When this happens, the vehicle manufacturer is obligated to fix your vehicle.

Normally, you will receive a letter in the mail that explains the recall and how to get the defect fixed promptly and at no charge to you. The letter will explain what the exact defect is, when the parts will be ready, how to get your car fixed, and whether your car is safe to drive or not.

But in many cases, the manufacturer won't know you own an affected vehicle, which is why you should check your Chevrolet Spark for safety recalls frequently.

Use our Safety Recall Checker to check your Chevrolet Spark for open recalls.

How long it takes to fix a recall depends on many different factors:

How many vehicles are affected by the recall? How complex is the problem to fix? How many different parts are involved in the repair? Are the repair parts available? Has the dealership received the parts for the repair yet? Do dealership technicians have training to conduct the specific repair? How many recalled cars can the dealer repair each day (while also doing their daily service business)?

Recalls are unrelated to your warranty coverage. Any recalls that are issued for safety-related items on your Chevrolet Spark will be repaired by the vehicle manufacturer at no cost to you. Even if your vehicle's warranty has expired and you are not the original owner of the vehicle, you are still eligible to have any open safety recalls on your vehicle repaired.

You can check for any open recalls on your Chevrolet Spark by entering its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker above. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Safety recalls that address a defective part or system on your Chevrolet Spark that came from the factory do not expire and can generally be fixed up to 15 years after the date of manufacture. Even if you are not the original owner, you can have repairs done to resolve any open recalls. This is important, especially if the recalls are safety-related. The only exceptions are if the carmaker is no longer in business or if the dealership can no longer get the needed parts. Recall repairs are generally free up to 15 years after the date of manufacture.

To check whether there are any open recalls on your Chevrolet Spark, enter its VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) or license plate number into the RepairPal Safety Recall Checker here. Your Chevrolet Spark VIN can be found at the base of the windshield or on your registration card. If there are any open recalls on your vehicle, contact a dealer as soon as possible to have repairs done.

Chevrolet Spark

11 Recalls

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 3 others

If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 2019 Chevrolet Spark and 2 others

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark and 44 others

In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

Vehicles Affected: 2016 Chevrolet Spark, 2017 Chevrolet Spark

A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.

Vehicles Affected: 2014 Chevrolet Spark, 2015 Chevrolet Spark and 54 others

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 5 others

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

Vehicles Affected: 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 2014 Chevrolet Spark and 7 others

Why should you check for safety recalls?

Road Safety Risks

Mail Delays

Risk of Costly Damage

Chevrolet Spark

11 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-640 · OEM A222359300

Hood Latch Fails Allowing Hood To Open While Driving

120,688 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 18V-774 · OEM 18365

Air Bags Do Not Deploy As Intended In An Accident

12 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 17V-437 · OEM 17287

Air Bags and Seat Belts Do Not Deploy In An Accident

40,683 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 17V-307 · OEM 17199

Front Seat Child Occupants Not Wearing Safety Belts May Be Struck By Deploying Air Bag

55,068 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 16V-651 · OEM 16007

Software Defect May Prevent Airbags From Deploying

3,640,162 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 16V-422 · OEM 45340

Audible Chime Does Not Sound To Alert Driver Seat Belts Need Fastened Or Key Left In Ignition

18,780 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 16V-257 · OEM 17130

Key In Warning Chime Fails To Sound

317,572 Potential Units Affected

Recall FAQs

How do I know if my Chevrolet Spark has a recall?

How do I check my VIN for recalls for free?

What happens if my Chevrolet Spark has an open recall?

How long does a recall take to fix?

Do you need a warranty for a recall?

How long does a recall last on a car?

Chevrolet Spark Recalls

There are 11 recalls that may affect your Chevrolet Spark.

Chevrolet Spark

11 Recalls

NHTSA 22V-640 · OEM A222359300

Hood Latch Fails Allowing Hood To Open While Driving

120,688 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 18V-774 · OEM 18365

Air Bags Do Not Deploy As Intended In An Accident

12 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 17V-437 · OEM 17287

Air Bags and Seat Belts Do Not Deploy In An Accident

40,683 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 17V-307 · OEM 17199

Front Seat Child Occupants Not Wearing Safety Belts May Be Struck By Deploying Air Bag

55,068 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 16V-651 · OEM 16007

Software Defect May Prevent Airbags From Deploying

3,640,162 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 16V-422 · OEM 45340

Audible Chime Does Not Sound To Alert Driver Seat Belts Need Fastened Or Key Left In Ignition

18,780 Potential Units Affected

NHTSA 16V-257 · OEM 17130

Key In Warning Chime Fails To Sound

317,572 Potential Units Affected