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Chevrolet Spark II faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
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2 known faults

1.0 68

  1. Corroded bonnet catch (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A fault in the bonnet's safety catch, caused by heavy corrosion that stops it returning to the closed position, can allow the bonnet to open while driving. L'argus reports a recall in France of 33,061 vehicles from the 2009 to 2014 model years; the remedy is replacement of the catch. In the United States, GM had to relaunch a recall for 2013-2015 Sparks because the first remedy (2014) had not solved the problem (Autoblog).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 68, 1.2 81, 1.2 GPL
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Gearbox mount failure (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    An October 2014 recall covers the gearbox mount, which can break while driving and interrupt the transmission of torque to the wheels. L'argus cites 2,378 vehicles of the 2013 and 2014 model years within a given serial number range; Fiches-Auto mentions nearly 2,400 vehicles.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 68, 1.2 81, 1.2 GPL
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 81

  1. Corroded bonnet catch (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A fault in the bonnet's safety catch, caused by heavy corrosion that stops it returning to the closed position, can allow the bonnet to open while driving. L'argus reports a recall in France of 33,061 vehicles from the 2009 to 2014 model years; the remedy is replacement of the catch. In the United States, GM had to relaunch a recall for 2013-2015 Sparks because the first remedy (2014) had not solved the problem (Autoblog).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 68, 1.2 81, 1.2 GPL
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Gearbox mount failure (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    An October 2014 recall covers the gearbox mount, which can break while driving and interrupt the transmission of torque to the wheels. L'argus cites 2,378 vehicles of the 2013 and 2014 model years within a given serial number range; Fiches-Auto mentions nearly 2,400 vehicles.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 68, 1.2 81, 1.2 GPL
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 GPL

  1. Corroded bonnet catch (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    A fault in the bonnet's safety catch, caused by heavy corrosion that stops it returning to the closed position, can allow the bonnet to open while driving. L'argus reports a recall in France of 33,061 vehicles from the 2009 to 2014 model years; the remedy is replacement of the catch. In the United States, GM had to relaunch a recall for 2013-2015 Sparks because the first remedy (2014) had not solved the problem (Autoblog).

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 68, 1.2 81, 1.2 GPL
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. Gearbox mount failure (recall)

    Manufacturer recall

    An October 2014 recall covers the gearbox mount, which can break while driving and interrupt the transmission of torque to the wheels. L'argus cites 2,378 vehicles of the 2013 and 2014 model years within a given serial number range; Fiches-Auto mentions nearly 2,400 vehicles.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 68, 1.2 81, 1.2 GPL
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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