How many 2013 Chevrolet Spark owners complained about transmission or powertrain problems?

NHTSA lists 34 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Spark, which is 23% of the 146 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2013 Chevrolet Spark transmission problems?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2013 Spark.

At what mileage do 2013 Spark transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 25,750 miles.

Did the transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.

How does the 2013 Spark compare to other Spark years for this issue?

The 2013 Spark had 34 transmission-related complaints (23% share); by comparison the 2014 Spark had 47 complaints (27% share) and later years like 2016-2022 had far fewer, from 0 to 9 complaints.

2013 Chevrolet Spark Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 23% of that year's 146 total complaints. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 25,750 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 34; 23% of 146
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Some owners report the car surging or accelerating on its own while coasting or sitting in gear, with engine RPM rising unexpectedly.
Several owners describe the transmission slipping or revving in neutral, where the engine spins up but the car does not move forward.
Multiple complaints describe the car getting stuck in a low gear or refusing to shift, sometimes limiting speed to around 20 or 30 mph.
On manual-transmission cars, owners report grinding when shifting into second gear, especially after the car had been sitting.
One owner reported the shift cable's plastic insert breaking, leaving no gear control while driving.
Owners also report intermittent stalling or failure to restart, sometimes paired with dashboard warnings pointing to the transmission.

When 2013 Chevrolet Spark transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 17, 2013, latest Nov 12, 2024.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Nov 2024; peak Jan 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Spark model year

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

201334 (23%)
201447 (27%)
201525 (33%)
20164 (14%)
20179 (31%)
20182 (22%)
20192 (14%)
20200 (0%)
20211 (17%)
20220 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2013 Chevrolet Spark owners complained about transmission or powertrain problems?: NHTSA lists 34 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2013 Spark, which is 23% of the 146 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2013 Chevrolet Spark transmission problems?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this problem area on the 2013 Spark.
At what mileage do 2013 Spark transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 25,750 miles.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.
How does the 2013 Spark compare to other Spark years for this issue?: The 2013 Spark had 34 transmission-related complaints (23% share); by comparison the 2014 Spark had 47 complaints (27% share) and later years like 2016-2022 had far fewer, from 0 to 9 complaints.