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Chevrolet Spark EV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 25 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Spark EV, covering model years 2014 to 2016. The 2016 model year drew the most complaints (14), and Service Brakes is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 3 recall campaigns on file
  • 25 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 3 model years with data (2014–2016)
  • most complaints: 2016 (14 for that model year)
  • top component: Service Brakes (18 complaints)
  • latest recall 22V640000 (reported Aug 25, 2022)
  • 2 complaints reporting a crash (8.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 2 complaints reporting an injury (8.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Chevrolet Spark EV complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2016 model year has the most complaints: 14 of 25, or 56.0%. Next come 2015 (7) and 2014 (4).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Chevrolet Spark EV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2014–2016Column chart of 25 complaints across 3 model years. The highest is 2016 with 14. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2014: 4 complaints420142015: 7 complaints720152016: 14 complaints142016
Chevrolet Spark EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Chevrolet Spark EV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201440010
201570000
2016142010
All model years252020

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Chevrolet Spark EV components

top 5 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 18 complaints (72.0% of all 25), followed by Air Bags (4) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (4).

Components named most often in Chevrolet Spark EV complaints (top 5)
Components named most often in Chevrolet Spark EV complaints (top 5)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Service Brakes1872.0%
Air Bags416.0%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)416.0%
Power Train28.0%
Seats14.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Chevrolet Spark EV recalls

3 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Spark EV, newest first. The 3 campaigns cover model years 2014 to 2016. The 2014 and 2015 model years appear in the most campaigns (3 each).

  • 3 recall campaigns
Chevrolet Spark EV recall campaigns covering each model year
2014: 3 campaigns2015: 3 campaigns2016: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 22V640000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

    Model years 2014–2015

    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:
    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 by General Motors, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 17V437000

    Reported

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

    Model years 2014–2016

    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.

    Consequence:
    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 by General Motors, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 16V651000

    Reported

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

    Model years 2014–2016

    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.

    Consequence:
    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 by General Motors, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Chevrolet Spark EV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark EV have?

NHTSA lists 3 vehicle recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Spark EV, covering model years 2014 to 2016. The most recent, 22V640000, was reported on August 25, 2022 and is filed under “Latches/locks/linkages”. The 2014 and 2015 model years are covered by the most campaigns (3 each).

Which Chevrolet Spark EV model year has the most complaints?

The 2016 model year, with 14 of the 25 complaints in NHTSA’s file (56.0%). The next are 2015 (7) and 2014 (4). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Chevrolet Spark EV complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 18 complaints, or 72.0% of all 25. Air Bags (4) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (4) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Chevrolet Spark EV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Chevrolet dealer.

How many Chevrolet Spark EV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 25 complaints, 2 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.