2013 Chevrolet Spark Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 7%of 146 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 7% of the 146 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,250 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated on the front passenger side. The contact stated that the hatchback lock fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v298000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10823026, filed 2016-01, 28,500 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that after having an oil change performed on the vehicle, the mechanic was unable to properly close the hood. The contact was previously mailed a NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the recall notification and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The independent mechanic advised the contact to refrain from opening the hood due to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510332, filed 2023-03, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at 63 MPH, the hood latch fractured and shattered the entire windshield. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v593000 (latches/locks/linkages) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10668298, filed 2014-12, 17,000 miles“2013 GM the secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position and preventing the striker from properly engaging the hood latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10661693, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V640000 (Latches, Locks, Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11495330, filed 2022-11Related recalls
- 22V640000Aug 25, 2022General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the…Covers: Chevrolet Spark 2013–2015, Spark EV 2014–2015
- 14V593000Sep 24, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood…Covers: Chevrolet Spark 2013–2015
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark
35 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSteering
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology