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2015 Chevrolet Spark recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SPARK, SPARK EV.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V640000August 25, 2022Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
17V437000July 10, 2017Air Bags › Frontal
16V651000September 8, 2016Air Bags › Frontal
16V422000June 10, 2016Electrical System › Software
16V257000April 28, 2016Electrical System › Software
15V416000June 30, 2015Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
14V593000September 24, 2014Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Systems involved: Equipment (3) · Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Seat Belts (2)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V640000Manufacturer no. A222359300

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2022
Owner notification
June 12, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
120,688 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK, SPARK EV

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V640000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V437000Manufacturer no. 17287

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
July 10, 2017
Owner notification
August 4, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
40,683 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
April 18, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK EV

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V437000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V651000Manufacturer no. 16007

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
September 8, 2016
Owner notification
October 13, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,640,162 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
January 15, 2013 – July 25, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK EV

Components: Air Bags › Frontal; Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V651000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V422000Manufacturer no. 45340

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 10, 2016
Owner notification
July 22, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
18,780 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
April 21, 2012 – September 8, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK

Components: Electrical System › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V422000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V257000Manufacturer no. 17130

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2016
Owner notification
May 26, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
317,572 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
January 18, 2012 – September 8, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK

Components: Electrical System › Software; Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V257000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V416000Manufacturer no. 15504

Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2015
Owner notification
August 11, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
45,785 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
August 11, 2014 – May 20, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V416000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V593000Manufacturer no. 14456

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
September 24, 2014
Owner notification
January 7, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
89,294 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
January 17, 2012 – July 29, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
SPARK

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V593000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 26, 2022.