general problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Five problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark based on all problems reported for the 2013 Spark.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2022

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.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2022

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. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v593000 (latches/locks/linkages ) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2014

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Spark. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v593000 (latches/locks/linkages) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

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.


Other Latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Latches/locks/linkage problems
5
Hood Latch problems
2
Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems
1


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