Are there engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?

No. NHTSA does not list any recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark.

How common are engine complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?

NHTSA logged 52 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Spark, making up 36% of all 146 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do engine problems show up on the 2013 Spark?

The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 23,500 miles.

Is the engine problem worse in 2013 than other Spark years?

The 2013 Spark's 36% share of complaints tied to the engine is close to the 2014 Spark's 39% and higher than most later years, which mostly fall below 20%.

Did engine problems on the 2013 Spark cause any crashes?

NHTSA records 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the complaints filed for the 2013 Spark's engine problem area.

2013 Chevrolet Spark Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 52 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 36% of its 146 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this problem area, and reported failures occurred at a median mileage of 23,500.

Engine complaints: 52; 36% of 146
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 23,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe the engine surging and RPMs rising and falling on their own while cruise control is set, causing the car to speed up and slow down without driver input.
Some report the transmission slipping, with the engine revving as if in neutral and the car failing to move forward from a stop or while merging onto a highway.
Others describe sudden unintended acceleration or a stuck accelerator pedal that led to a crash into another vehicle.
A subset report the check engine light and traction light coming on together, followed by hard jerking when shifting into reverse or drive and the car being unable to exceed 30 mph.
One owner reported the vehicle would not shift gears at all after the warning lights appeared, forcing them to pull over and restart it.

When 2013 Chevrolet Spark engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2013, latest Feb 12, 2025.

52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Feb 2025; peak Apr 2013 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Spark model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201352 (36%)
201467 (39%)
201518 (24%)
20162 (7%)
20175 (17%)
20184 (44%)
20192 (14%)
20203 (16%)
20212 (33%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?: No. NHTSA does not list any recalls tied to the engine complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark.
How common are engine complaints on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?: NHTSA logged 52 engine-related complaints for the 2013 Spark, making up 36% of all 146 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do engine problems show up on the 2013 Spark?: The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 23,500 miles.
Is the engine problem worse in 2013 than other Spark years?: The 2013 Spark's 36% share of complaints tied to the engine is close to the 2014 Spark's 39% and higher than most later years, which mostly fall below 20%.
Did engine problems on the 2013 Spark cause any crashes?: NHTSA records 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the complaints filed for the 2013 Spark's engine problem area.