2013 CHEVEROLET SPARK- Consumer doesn't feel safe driving vehicle. Consumer received safety recall letter- GM Recall # A222359300- Hood Striker & Hood Latch Assembly. Consumer contacted Chevrolet and was told the part is not available and they do not know when it will available. Recall notice attached.
2013 Chevrolet Spark locks problems
10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Hood: latch3
- Hatchback/liftgate: lock1
At what mileage
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Chevrolet Spark locks problems in other years
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is 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 the federal safety agency recall number 14V‑593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V‑593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Recall number 22V640000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 14V593000 · Recall details
What 2013 Chevrolet Spark owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed on the vehicle, the mechanic was unable to properly close the hood. The contact was previously mailed a the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the recall notification and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The independent mechanic advised the contact to refrain from opening the hood due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. The contact stated that the door locks would independently open and close without warning. The contact also mentioned that the alarm system was failing. The vehicle was taken to plattner's arcadia chevrolet buick (210 s brevard ave, arcadia, fl 34266, (863) 869-2228), but the cause of the failures could not be determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. The contact stated that the primary hood latch failed to lock. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑222‑1020 and stated that the contact would have to pay for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated on the front passenger side. The contact stated that the hatchback lock fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v298000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v593000 (latches/locks/linkages ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. The contact stated that while driving at 63 MPH, the hood latch fractured and shattered the entire windshield. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v593000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.
2013 gm the secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position and preventing the striker from properly engaging the hood latch.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v593000 (latches/locks/linkages) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2013 Chevrolet Spark locks
Does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have locks problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the locks of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Chevrolet Spark locks problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark locks?
Yes, 2 recalls: 22V640000, 14V593000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2013 Chevrolet Spark problems
Engine 43Electrical 34Transmission 34Acceleration 14Airbags 13Fuel system 12Brakes 10Body 9Lights 9Steering 4Driver assistance 3Wheels 2Seat belts 1Suspension 1Visibility 1
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