2015 Chevrolet Spark Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 34%of 77 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, 34% of the 77 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bearing initially went at apprx 40k miles.. Replacing same bearing at over $440 out of pocket (1) yr later as exceeded the 12k miles warranty. Service at dealership states bearings are not meant to last .. I have never had to replace a bearing in any vehicle, ever. To have my bearing fail ear year is a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11149607, filed 2018-11, 40 miles“As I was driving on the highway my car lost all power in the transmission, I stepped on the gas and nothing happened but the car still revved. It's as if it slipped out of gear while going 65mph and would not kick back into gear. I was afraid of getting into an accident due to the sudden loss in speed. I've read that 2013-2015 sparks are known for having bad transmissions and I believe my problem was caused by a faulty TCM.”
NHTSA complaint #11297373, filed 2020-01, 103,000 miles“The traction control light, stability light and check engine light came on while driving on a city street. According to the dealership it is having random misfires. The dealership is wanting me to pay around $350 to have the carbon cleaned out but they can't guarantee that will fix it. They said my warranty doesn't cover it. Then I asked if I go that route and it doesn't fix it, what the next step is. They said to take the engine out and clean it by hand, roughly $1000, and the warranty doesn't cover that either. …”
NHTSA complaint #11036060, filed 2017-10, 60,000 miles“Manual transmission repeated failures. The transmission has gone out 5 times, been in shop for grand total of 6 months. 3rd and 4th gear synchros have gone out. Cables are popping off and not allowing to shift. Majority of failures have happened at highway speed, posing a dangerous situation where a unpowered vehicle is trying to exit moving traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #11286558, filed 2019-12, 52,000 miles“Transmission has failed twice since purchase. Both times while driving on the interstate. The original transmission was replaced at 65k miles and now it needs a 3rd transmission after only 50k miles on the 2nd transmission. Vehicle has 115k miles currently. This vehicle is all highway miles & both failures were while driving on the interstate.”
NHTSA complaint #11240807, filed 2019-07, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Spark
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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.
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