What structure and body problems does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Spark, 13% of all complaints for that model year. Most describe a corroding secondary hood latch that can let the hood fly open while driving.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark hood latch?

Yes. GM issued recall 14V593000 in 2014 and a related recall 22V640000 in 2022, both covering secondary hood latch corrosion on 2013-2015 Spark models.

At what mileage do hood latch problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 38,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Spark.

Were there any crashes linked to this issue?

NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 fire among the 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Spark, though no injuries were reported.

2013 Chevrolet Spark Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 13% of that year's 146 total complaints. The main issue is a corroding secondary hood latch, covered by two recalls (14V593000 and 22V640000), with median failure mileage at 38,500 miles.

Structure & Body complaints: 19; 13% of 146
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,500 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Secondary hood latch corrodes at the pivot, causing the striker to stick and the hood latch to disengage while driving.
In some cases the hood flew open at highway speed, shattering the windshield and denting the hood and front quarter panels.
Owners report waiting long periods for recall parts to become available, with dealers unable to give a repair timeline.
Some owners had the recall repair marked complete in GM's system but say the hood latch was never actually replaced.
Door locks reportedly open and close on their own without warning, and the vehicle alarm system was described as failing.
Hatchback lock reported to fracture, and steering column controls were reported as not illuminated at night.

When 2013 Chevrolet Spark body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint May 27, 2013, latest Oct 20, 2023.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Oct 2023; peak Dec 2014 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

NHTSA 22V640000Aug 25, 2022Structure & Body120,688 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
Risk: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A222359300. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 14V-593. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
NHTSA 14V593000Sep 24, 2014Structure & Body89,294 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
Risk: If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14456.

Structure & Body complaints by Spark model year

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

201319 (13%)
201420 (12%)
201510 (13%)
20160 (0%)
20171 (3%)
20180 (0%)
20191 (7%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (17%)
20221 (33%)

Frequently asked questions

What structure and body problems does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have?: NHTSA lists 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Spark, 13% of all complaints for that model year. Most describe a corroding secondary hood latch that can let the hood fly open while driving.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark hood latch?: Yes. GM issued recall 14V593000 in 2014 and a related recall 22V640000 in 2022, both covering secondary hood latch corrosion on 2013-2015 Spark models.
At what mileage do hood latch problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 38,500 miles for Structure & Body complaints on the 2013 Spark.
Were there any crashes linked to this issue?: NHTSA records 2 crashes and 1 fire among the 19 Structure & Body complaints for the 2013 Spark, though no injuries were reported.