Radio/tape Cd Player problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

Two problems related to radio/tape cd player 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 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2024

My Spark's alarm kept going off. They replaced a module, bob mccosh dealer. They also said my radio was bad and had to be replaced. 615$. I said "just disconnect the radio, I don't need it". Problem solved. . . I thought. When they did disconnected it, I noticed that I lost my "chime". . . For seat belt, keys left in ignition and lights left on. They reprogrammed the car to the new module, and the radio was working, and chimes were present. Next day, my battery is dead, because of the radio drained it. I am taking it to the dealer again, after I get a jump. The only option is, to disconnect the radio they said. After researching, according to the federal motor vehicle safety standard: these (2) failed. * 208 (occupant crash protection) * 114 (theft protection) NHTSA id # : 16v422000 #: 16v257000 gm recall(s) : #45340 # 17130 I thank you for your review! it's important to me, and I'm sure Chevrolet, that these safety features cannot be ignored! I am praying that after your reviewing, you are able to provide a recall for the radio software on my 2013 chevy Spark! I bought the car last year, and it's getting very expensive to keep it running safely. Thank you.

2 Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2016

I took my chevy Spark to the chevy dealership for the safety recall to the radio. Dealer completed recall and the next day my radio having issues. The buttons on the radio were not responding to touch. The dealer stated they didn't see any issues. Approx 1 month later, I took my car back to dealer and they stated that it was a hardware issue. The manager at dealer stated that they dont have any tests to determine what hardware issue the radio was having but stated it wasnt related to safety recall. The manager also advised that gm would not pay for a new radio and that I would be responsible to replace it. I used a 3rd party extended warranty to pay for repairs and filed complaint with gm risk management. The manager for the customer service team spoke with local dealer and stated that the dealer confirmed that it was a hardware issue and not related to recall. Both gm and local dealer unable to provide me with any documents supporting their conclusion. Gm also stated that recall was not a saftey recall and that recall was done for simple software issues. Dealer also advised that they used a foreign object (usb) to complete software update. No issues with radio before recall work. Gm wont reimburse me for $100 deductible that was paid directly by me. Extended warranty paid for remainder of radio replacement. Gm stated they wont reimburse because car is past bumper to bumper warranty.


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