Recalls
5campaigns
3 electrical · 2 latch
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
76filed
Owner reports, 2013–2022 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
119mpg combined
$549/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
3 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion
Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- 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.
43.3% repairedof 120,688 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V640000
Listed for 2015 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
No Warning Chime /FMVSS 114
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
96.9% repairedof 18,780 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V422000
Listed for 2015 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
No 'Key Left in Ignition' Warning Chime/FMVSS 114
Electrical system · software
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
81.2% repairedof 317,572 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V257000
Listed for 2015 Chevrolet Spark. Not checked against your VIN.
Radio Software Lock Up/FMVSS 208, 114
Equipment · electrical · radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Official NHTSA text
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
95.1% repairedof 45,785 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V416000
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Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion
Latches/locks/linkages · hood · latch
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
87.6% repairedof 89,294 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA
or ask a dealer to check campaign 14V593000
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Owner complaints (76)
76 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
4involved a crash
1involved a fire
8injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 76 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 25 | 32.9% |
| Engine | 11 | 14.5% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 11.8% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 9.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 9.2% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 7.9% |
| Air bags | 5 | 6.6% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 5.3% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 5.3% |
| Structure | 4 | 5.3% |
How 2015 compares with other Spark years
Best and worst Spark years →2013146
2014172
201576
201628
201729
20189
201914
202019
20216
20223
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 146 | 5 |
| 2014 | 172 | 6 |
| 2015 | 76 | 5 |
| 2016 | 28 | 1 |
| 2017 | 29 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 17.9%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Chevrolet Spark 5 hb fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 119 mpg combined
119
mpg combined
128
city
109
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $650
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Subcompact Cars
What it costs you to run
$549per year
$46per month
126gallons a year
Miles ÷ 119 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 128 / 109 / 119 | $650 | — |
| 1.2 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 38 / 34 | $1,950 | 264 |
| 1.2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 37 / 33 | $2,050 | 270 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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Where to next
2015 Chevrolet Spark FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 22V640000 (latch), 16V422000 (electrical), 16V257000 (electrical), 15V416000 (electrical), 14V593000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Spark problems?
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (25), Engine (11), Electrical system (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 128 city, 109 highway and 119 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Chevrolet Spark get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Chevrolet Spark 5 hb fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Spark compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Chevrolet Spark model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (6) and the 2014 the most (172). The 2015 drew 76. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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