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2013 Chevrolet Spark Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 146 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Chevrolet Spark

The 2013 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2013 Chevrolet Spark

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
146
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
10
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2013 Chevrolet Spark (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V422000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V298000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #14V593000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V257000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V640000
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Most Common Problems — 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
33
Electrical System
27
Unknown Or Other
14
Engine
14
Air Bags
12
Latches/locks/linkages
8
Structure
7
Engine And Engine Cooling
7
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Chevrolet Spark — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2013 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 146 complaints 2014 173 complaints 2015 83 complaints 2016 42 complaints 2017 27 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2013 Chevrolet Spark has 5 recalls and 146 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have?
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark are: Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Spark safe to buy?
The 2013 Chevrolet Spark has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Spark should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Spark are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.