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What 83 owners told NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Spark

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (83)Crash / fire / injury (7)Transmission & drivetrain (26)Engine (11)Brakes (9)Electrical system (9)Fuel system (7)Speed control (7)Airbags (6)Electronic Stability Control (esc) (5)Body & structure (4)Latches & locks (4)

4 of 83 complaints match · Body & structure · clear filters

Mar 23, 2025Transmission & drivetrainBody & structure

Ever since I bought the vehicle in 2021, I have had problems with the car jerking and air conditioning problems, mostly during the colder months. I took the car in multiple times on different occasions throughout the years. They would "fix" the problems with the transmission, then a month or two down the line the issues would come back. This last time, the car started stalling on the and turned off completely. The air conditioner never worked because of the transmission as well.

NHTSA ODI 11650007

May 4, 2023Body & structure

There was a recall issued for my daughter’s Chevy Spark back in August 2022. The dealer said there is still no fix available. This seems like a long time to me.

NHTSA ODI 11520505

Nov 30, 2016Body & structure

THE BLACK PLASTIC TRIM ON THE DOORS APPEARS TO BE "MELTING" OFF THE CAR. THE TRIM FROM THE TOP OF THE DOOR IS ACTUALLY DROOPING IN A MELTING APPEARANCE. CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE SEEN THIS WITH ALMOST EVERY SPARK THAT COMES IN FOR SERVICE; HOWEVER IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE CAR IS PARKED IN A GARAGE AND IS NOT EXPOSED TO EXTREME HEAT, ONLY NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS DURING THE DAY.

NHTSA ODI 10928720

Sep 13, 2016Body & structureVisibility & wipers3 injuries

I WAS HEADING EAST ON I40 TOWARDS RALEIGH NC DRIVING THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR CAME UP AND HIT THE WINDSHIELD. AT FIRST I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT IT WAS. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND THATS WHEN I SAW THAT IT WAS THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I SHUT THE HOOD AND CHECKED TO SEE IF IT WAS LATCHED. IT STAYED LATCHED SO I CONTINUED HOME. THERE WERE SMALL PIECES OF GLASS EVERYWHERE. IT HAPPENED ABOUT AN HOUR INTO MY DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI 10906108

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2015 Chevrolet Spark verdict →