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Chevrolet Spark II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 3 versions affected: 3

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.0 68Petrol · 68 hp 1.2 81Petrol · 81 hp 1.2 GPLPetrol · 79 hp	Corroded bonnet catch (recall) Gearbox mount failure (recall)

Each campaign in detail

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
Sources
- Rappel Chevrolet Spark : le capot se fait la malle — L'argus (new tab)
- Chevy issues second recall of 120,000 Sparks to address hood latch corrosion — Autoblog (new tab)
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
Sources
- Deux campagnes de rappel sur la Chevrolet Spark — L'argus (new tab)
- Rappels Chevrolet — Fiches-Auto (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Hyundai i10 II	0	1	4.5/5
Kia Picanto III	1	1	5.0/5
Fiat Panda III	0	4	3.0/5
Suzuki Swift IV	1	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Spark II had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Chevrolet Spark II: Corroded bonnet catch (recall) ; Gearbox mount failure (recall).

Which versions of the Chevrolet Spark II are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Chevrolet Spark II?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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