How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Spark?

NHTSA lists 25 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Spark, which makes up 33% of all 76 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark transmission?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2015 Spark.

At what mileage do 2015 Spark transmissions typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.

Did any 2015 Spark transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the transmission and powertrain complaints for this year.

How does the 2015 Spark compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2015 Spark's transmission complaints make up 33% of its total complaints, the highest share among the model years listed, compared to 27% for 2014 and 23% for 2013.

2015 Chevrolet Spark Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 25 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark, 33% of all complaints for the year. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area, and the median mileage at failure was 60,000.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 25; 33% of 76
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Some owners report the transmission refuses to engage gear after startup, leaving the car unable to move or limited to very low speeds.
Others describe the car failing to accelerate from a complete stop, requiring the accelerator pedal pressed to the floor before the vehicle shimmies into motion.
Several owners report the transmission failing and being replaced multiple times, with repeat failures happening again after replacement.
Some drivers describe the manual transmission losing 3rd and 4th gear synchros, causing cables to pop off and prevent shifting, often at highway speed.
Owners also report sudden loss of power or the transmission slipping out of gear while driving at highway speeds, with the engine still revving.
A few owners describe the vehicle jerking or lurching without warning while shifting gears, sometimes reproducible only intermittently.

When 2015 Chevrolet Spark transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 21, 2016, latest Nov 22, 2025.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2016 to Nov 2025; peak Sep 2021 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2015 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 common are transmission problems on the 2015 Chevrolet Spark?: NHTSA lists 25 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2015 Spark, which makes up 33% of all 76 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark transmission?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this problem area for the 2015 Spark.
At what mileage do 2015 Spark transmissions typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 60,000 miles.
Did any 2015 Spark transmission complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the transmission and powertrain complaints for this year.
How does the 2015 Spark compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2015 Spark's transmission complaints make up 33% of its total complaints, the highest share among the model years listed, compared to 27% for 2014 and 23% for 2013.