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2015 Chevrolet Spark recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 83
Latest campaign: Aug 25, 2022

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	2	Aug 25, 2022	22V640000 14V593000
Air bags	2	Jul 10, 2017	17V437000 16V651000
Equipment	2	Apr 28, 2016	16V257000 15V416000
Electrical system	1	Jun 10, 2016	16V422000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 25, 2022Latest campaign


Aug 25, 202222V640000	Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V640000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Spark, Spark Ev Campaign NHTSA 22V640000 · Aug 25, 2022
Jul 10, 201717V437000	Air bags: frontal 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 17V437000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Spark Ev Campaign NHTSA 17V437000 · Jul 10, 2017
Sep 8, 201616V651000	Air bags: frontal 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V651000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Spark Ev Campaign NHTSA 16V651000 · Sep 8, 2016
Jun 10, 201616V422000	Electrical system: software Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V422000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under Spark Campaign NHTSA 16V422000 · Jun 10, 2016
Apr 28, 201616V257000	Equipment: electrical radio/tape deck/cd etc. Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V257000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under Spark Campaign NHTSA 16V257000 · Apr 28, 2016
Jun 30, 201515V416000	Equipment: electrical radio/tape deck/cd etc. Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V416000 What's wrong 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." 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. Filed under Spark Campaign NHTSA 15V416000 · Jun 30, 2015

Merged from NHTSA model names: Spark, Spark Ev. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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Owner complaints by component83

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

83Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

8Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	26	31	0	0	0
Engine	11	13	0	0	1
Electrical system	9	11	0	0	0
Service brakes	9	11	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	8	2	0	2
Fuel/propulsion system	7	8	0	0	0
Unknown or other	6	7	0	1	0
Air bags	6	7	2	0	1
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	6	0	0	0
Structure	4	5	0	0	3
Latches/locks/linkages	4	5	0	0	0
Seat belts	3	4	0	0	0
Equipment	2	2	0	0	0
Suspension	2	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	2	0	0	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Spark, Spark EV.

Latest reports

Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The vehicle was purchased from a private seller. The contact became nauseated after driving the vehicle for the second time.”
Filed 03/17/2026 · ODI 11724999
Electrical system
“INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power.”
Filed 01/12/2026 · ODI 11710502
Power train
“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…”
Filed 11/22/2025 · ODI 11700935

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2015 Chevrolet Spark recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The most recent, 22V640000 (reported August 25, 2022), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2015 Chevrolet Spark recalls for?

The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), equipment (2), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Chevrolet Spark?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 83 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Chevrolet Spark?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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