2015 Chevrolet Spark: raw data

Every record we hold for this vehicle, as plain tables, with nothing added. The consumer page shows the same records with the maintenance schedule, price ranges and nearby shops around them.

vehicle2015 / chevrolet / spark
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-27)
complaints83 on file (2015-05-26 → 2026-03-17)
recalls5
investigations0
fars38 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

CVT transmission failure with loss of propulsionPOWER TRAIN26 complaints2016-02 → 2025-11chevrolet-spark-2015-cvt-transmission-failure
  • 11700935 Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Spark, odometer 79,000 miles Component that failed: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) – pulley damage causing complete loss of propulsion.What happened: While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all motive power with no ability to accelerate. The
  • 11695334 Vehicle began slipping out of gear between 1st & 2nd, then started losing power at 74,760 miles. Extended service coverage has been issued for model for CVT transmission pulley system, however only covers 10 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Mine apparently timed
  • 11240807 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
Seat belt webbing separation from buckleSEAT BELTS3 complaints2024-04 → 2024-10chevrolet-spark-2015-seat-belt-separation
  • 11581910 On [XXX], the back seat bottom belt came apart from the base strap while my 9-year-old child was in the back seat and the car was in motion. We were able to pull over to the side of the road for her to switch to the other back seat. On [XXX], the second back seat belt bottom
  • 11607507 Hello, I submitted a complaint to a local GM dealership requesting an investigation be placed into the seat belt bucks failing. I am being informed that the car is out of warranty, which is understandable. However, this is a huge safety concern as the seatbelts were not sewn
Hood latch recall repair part unavailabilityLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES3 complaints2022-11 → 2023-01chevrolet-spark-2015-hood-latch-recall-delay
  • 11503138 The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkage) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
  • 11497227 The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer
  • 11495181 The contact's daughter owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the
Brake power-assist failure with loss of stopping powerSERVICE BRAKES9 complaints2017-01 → 2022-09chevrolet-spark-2015-brake-assist-failure
  • 10945275 THERE WAS A "SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST" WARNING THAT FLASHED AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS THERE WAS A BRAKE FAILURE WHILE IN MOTION. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND WE WERE UNABLE TO STOP ON A CITY STREET
  • 11076657 WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY, THE "SERVICE STABILITRAC" WARNING APPEARS FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A "SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST" WARNING. THEN THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRES EXTREME EFFORT TO SLOW OR STOP THE CAR. THE REGENERATIVE BRAKING IS ALSO DISABLED. AFTER STOPPING THE CAR, THE CAR CAN BE
  • 11484871 Brake system fails while driving. Brakes go soft on car while in use and unable to brake properly. Warning lights and abs brake light comes on the dashboard. This has occurred 4 different times. Each occurrence was followed with several months long repair visits to the dealer
Service airbag warning light activationAIR BAGS3 complaints2017-04 → 2019-07chevrolet-spark-2015-airbag-warning-light
  • 11233670 '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
  • 11194322 ON STATIONARY CAR START, SIMULTANEOUSLY RECEIVED A SERVICE AIRBAG WARNING AND SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING
  • 10978597 ERROR CODE 95 RECEIVED FOR SERVICING AIRBAG
Infotainment touchscreen and radio malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2020-07 → 2024-01chevrolet-spark-2015-infotainment-malfunction
  • 11341243 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET SPARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE RADIO REMAINED ACTIVATED WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BECOME DRAINED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO
  • 11377971 MY RADIO WHICH CONTROLS EVERYTHING REGARDING CHARGING AND BLUETOOTH, IT HAS A TOUCH SCREEN WHICH HAS NOW BECOME COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. THE ONLY TIME IT WILL EVER LET YOU TOUCH LIKE NORMAL IS IF THE CAR SITS UNDER THE HOT SUMMER SUN. AND EVEN THEN THE SCREEN STARTS TOUCHING
  • 11565856 There are many electrical failures in this vehicle from the door alarm not sounding when the car has been turned off to the radio staying on and burning down the battery and the radio making changes to the stations volume, volume freezes and lowers or is totally unresponsive

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
832015-05-262026-03-1741POWER TRAIN:26; ENGINE:11; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:9; SERVICE BRAKES:9; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:7

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
16V42200010/06/2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREGeneral 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.
16V25700028/04/2016EQUIPMENT: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."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.
15V41600030/06/2015EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.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."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.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.
14V59300024/09/2014LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHGeneral 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.
22V64000025/08/2022LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHGeneral 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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202438legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/chevrolet/spark
@misc{wrenchpro_2015_chevrolet_spark_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2015 Chevrolet Spark},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2015/chevrolet/spark}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

hub · known-issues · methodology · license · research (interpretation)