Chevrolet Spark Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 124 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Chevrolet Spark across 8 model years. The 2014 model year has the most (47).
- 124power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 89 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 124 complaints, 3 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Spark power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Spark | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2019 Spark | 2 | 14% | 46,935 |
| 2018 Spark | 2 | 22% | 2,000 |
| 2017 Spark | 9 | 31% | 40,000 |
| 2016 Spark | 4 | 14% | 90,889 |
| 2015 Spark | 25 | 33% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Spark | 47 | 27% | 58,500 |
| 2013 Spark | 34 | 23% | 25,750 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the Chevrolet Spark. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My transmission has been acting up like other stated where it will rev the motor high and then jerk and shift hard. There are no recalls for it when there are known issues with the transmission for the 2017. I was driving down the road and went to stop and my brakes were very hard and almost had to…
The date was XXX there was a recall on the transmission for my 2014 Chevrolet Spark I took my car to Ben Mynatt [XXX]. They check my car and told me that my car transmission was effected and that they put an order for a new transmission. They called me the next day to bring the car in which I did…
The contact owns a a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while on several occasions at various speeds, the transmission warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off for approximately 30 mins and then restarted. The…
The vehicle experiences intermittent loss of power and unstable acceleration while driving at normal speeds (approximately 45â55 mph). The vehicle will surge, hesitate, and fail to maintain consistent speed, creating an unsafe condition in traffic. While driving, the vehicle does not consistently…
Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Spark, odometer <79,000 miles Component that failed: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) â pulley damage causing complete loss of propulsion.What happened: While driving, the vehicle suddenly lost all motive power with no ability to accelerate. The transmission would…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Sparks have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints about power train for the Chevrolet Spark. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Spark power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
Other Chevrolet Spark problems
- Engine problems (112)
- Electrical System problems (100)
See all Chevrolet Spark problems.