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Chevrolet Spark: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassSubcompact car
Model years (US)2008, 2011–2026
New registrations (EU)2009–2018
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Spark – Fourth generation2015–2022
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | M400 |
| Production | 2015–2022 |
| Model years | 2016–2022 (North America) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Engines | Petrol 1.0 L L5Q I3 1.4 L LV7 I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2,385 mm |
| Length | 3,636 mm 3,595 mm (South Korea) |
| Width | 1,595 mm |
| Height | 1,483 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,019–1,049 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Changwon (GM Korea) |
Chevrolet Spark EV2013–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | June 2013 – December 2016 |
| Model years | 2014–2016 |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | Gamma II |
| Electric motor | MY 2015–16: 141 hp AC permanent magnet MY 2014: 130 hp AC permanent magnet |
| Transmissions | MY 2015–16: Single-speed transaxle, 3.87:1 ratio MY 2014: Single-speed transaxle, 3.17:1 ratio |
| Battery | MY 2015–16: Li-ion by LG Chem MY 2014: LiFePO by A123 Systems |
| Electric range | 132 km (EPA) |
| Charging | SAE J1772: 3.3 kW 100240 V onboard charger for 1Φ 12 A AC CCS Combo 1: 50 kW DC (optional) |
| Wheelbase | 2,375 mm |
| Length | 3,721 mm |
| Width | 1,626 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,356 kg |
Chevrolet Spark – Third generation2009–2023
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | M300 |
| Production | 2009–2015 (South Korea) 2009–2023 (Uzbekistan) 2010–2020 (India) 2010–2021 (Colombia; hatchback) 2018–2022 (Colombia; ChevyTaxi Plus) |
| Model years | 2013–2015 (North America) |
| Body styles | 4-door notchback 5-door hatchback |
| Platform | Gamma II |
| Engines | Petrol 995 cc S-TEC II I4 1,199 cc S-TEC II I4 1,206 cc S-TEC II I4 1,249 cc S-TEC II I4 LPG 1,199 cc S-TEC II I4 Diesel 936 cc XSDE I3 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed Y4M HD manual 4-speed Aisin AW 80-40LE automatic CVT Jatco M4M-CVT7 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,375 mm |
| Length | 3,995 mm (notchback) |
| Width | 1,597 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,066–1,089 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Changwon (GM Korea) India: Talegaon (GM India) South Africa: Port Elizabeth (GM South Africa) Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia) Uzbekistan: Asaka (GM Uzbekistan/UzAuto Motors) Vietnam: Hanoi (GM Vietnam) |
| Designer | Taewan Kim |
Chevrolet Spark – Second generation2005–2017
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | M200 / M250 |
| Production | 2005–2009 (South Korea) 2007–2017 (India) 2006–2009 (Pakistan) 2006–2016 (Latin America) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback |
| Engines | Petrol 0.8 L S-TEC I3 1.0 L S-TEC I4 |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,345 mm |
| Length | 3,495 mm |
| Width | 1,495 mm |
| Height | 1,500 mm |
| Assembly | South Korea: Changwon Colombia: Bogotá (GM Colombia) India: Halol, Gujarat (GM India) Pakistan: Karachi (Nexus Automotive) Vietnam: Hanoi (VIDAMCO) |
| Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
Chevrolet Spark – First generation1998–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | M100 / M150 |
| Production | 1998–2005 (South Korea) 1998–2007 (M100, Poland) 1999–2008 (M100, Romania) 1998–2002 (India) 2001–2018 (Uzbekistan) 2010–2016 (China) |
| Body styles | 5-door hatchback 5-door panel van |
| Engines | Petrol 0.8 L M-TEC I3 1.0 L S-TEC I4 1.2 L S-TEC I4 (China) |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,340 mm |
| Length | 3,495 mm |
| Width | 1,495 mm |
| Height | 1,485 mm |
| Kerb weight | 795–850 kg |
| Assembly | South Korea: Changwon Uzbekistan: Asaka (UzDaewoo) Poland: Warsaw (FSO) Romania: Craiova (Rodae) Iran: Kerman (Kerman Khodro) China: Liuzhou, Guangxi (SAIC-GM-Wuling) India: Surajpur (Daewoo India) Pakistan: Karachi (Nexus) Taiwan: Taipei (Formosa) Vietnam: Hanoi (VIDAMCO) |
| Designer | Fabrizio Giugiaro at Italdesign |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2016–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2016 | Electric motor | Single-speed | Front-wheel drive | Electricity |
| 2013–2015 | 1.2 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2014–2015 | 1.2 L, 4 cyl | CVT (continuously variable) | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013 | 1.2 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 7.1–7.4 L/100 km | 7.8–8.1 L/100 km | 6.0–6.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2016–2022 | 1.4 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 6.9–7.1 L/100 km | 7.6–7.8 L/100 km | 5.9–6.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2014–2016 | Electric motor · Single-speed · Front-wheel drive | 17.4–17.6 kWh/100 km | 16.2–16.3 kWh/100 km | 19.2–19.3 kWh/100 km | 132 km |
| 2013–2015 | 1.2 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 6.2–6.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2014–2015 | 1.2 L, 4 cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · Front-wheel drive | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2013 | 1.2 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 6.5 L/100 km | – |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 995 cm³ | 50 kW (68 PS) | 1000–1065 kg | 118–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | Petrol | 1206 cm³ | 60 kW (82 PS) | 1000–1065 kg | 118–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2014 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 995 cm³ | 50 kW (68 PS) | 1029–1044 kg | 110–119 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 995 cm³ | 48 kW (65 PS) | 1029 kg | 110 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2011–2013 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 1206 cm³ | 60 kW (82 PS) | 1058 kg | 113 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2013–2022 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Electric |
| Engine displacement | 1.2–1.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | CVT, Manual, Single-speed, Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Electricity |
| Configurations listed | 35 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 105 kW ACPM; 104 kW ACPM; 104 kW AC Induction |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 311 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,350–2,435 L |
| Electric range (EPA) | 132 km |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, LPG (bi-fuel) |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 995–1,206 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 48–60 kW (65–82 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,000–1,065 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,375 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2008, 2011–2026 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2009–2018 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 127 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 124 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Electrical system | 100 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Brakes | 65 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Airbags | 60 | 2013, 2014, 2019 |
| Speed control and cruise | 50 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 44 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Body and structure | 26 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Latches and locks | 22 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Stability and traction control | 18 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2013–2022: 527 complaints, 48 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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