chevrolet spark 2013 Complaints

INTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated the day time running lights were abnormally bright. in addition, the instrument panel lights were constantly illuminated and the contact was unable to determine when the exterior lights were illuminated or powered off. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the lighting system was performing as designed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 1,000. ..updated 02/01/13 *bf the consumer stated that while the vehicle does work as designed, it is poorly designed. the vehicle's headlights are at a bright enough level for one to assume that all lights are on. also, the instrument panel's lights are always lit which aides in the assumption that the vehicle has automatic headlights and tail lights. updated 2/7/2013 *js

Reported in: WATERLOO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S94DC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated the day time running lights were abnormally bright. in addition, the instrument panel lights were constantly illuminated and the contact was unable to determine when the exterior lights were illuminated or powered off. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the lighting system was performing as designed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 1,000. ..updated 02/01/13 *bf the consumer stated that while the vehicle does work as designed, it is poorly designed. the vehicle's headlights are at a bright enough level for one to assume that all lights are on. also, the instrument panel's lights are always lit which aides in the assumption that the vehicle has automatic headlights and tail lights. updated 2/7/2013 *js

Reported in: WATERLOO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S94DC

POWER TRAIN

vehicle while coasting in gear will accelerate on it`s own. engine rpm increases approx 300 rpm.. happens 10- 15 times daily. i drive 120 miles one way to work. car now has 7000 miles. purchased in dec 2012. kinda scary when it happens in traffic may cause an accident if not paying attention.. defect is documented by another owner at chevysparkforum.com under general powertrain discussions/ idle problems.

Reported in: GRESHAM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CA6S9XDC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

vehicle while coasting in gear will accelerate on it`s own. engine rpm increases approx 300 rpm.. happens 10- 15 times daily. i drive 120 miles one way to work. car now has 7000 miles. purchased in dec 2012. kinda scary when it happens in traffic may cause an accident if not paying attention.. defect is documented by another owner at chevysparkforum.com under general powertrain discussions/ idle problems.

Reported in: GRESHAM OR || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CA6S9XDC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the steering wheel controls (cruise control, audio etc) do not illuminate. after some research, i have found that gm has remedied this issue with models manufactured after november 2012. this is a safety hazard at night because if i use my cruise control, i have to turn on my dome light to see what button to push. i complained to gm and was told that gm is simply not going to do anything about models manufactured prior to nov 2012.

Reported in: LONE GROVE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CE6S99DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the steering wheel controls (cruise control, audio etc) do not illuminate. after some research, i have found that gm has remedied this issue with models manufactured after november 2012. this is a safety hazard at night because if i use my cruise control, i have to turn on my dome light to see what button to push. i complained to gm and was told that gm is simply not going to do anything about models manufactured prior to nov 2012.

Reported in: LONE GROVE OK || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CE6S99DC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

this vehicle does not illuminate the steering wheel controls. with absolutely no ambient lighting, the interior of the car is extremely dark, and visibility of the controls is non existent. this presents a severe driving hazard, as there are no alternative controls for the cruise. in order to use the controls, you must take your eyes off of the road and blindly fumble, trying to determine which of the ten mounted controls you need to use, thus averting your attention from your surroundings, momentarily. chevrolet is aware of this problem, as they started illuminating the nov.12 builds, consequently neglecting a fix for the pre nov. 13 builds. of which i am one. i am not comfortable driving under these conditions after dark. an intervention is clearly needed here, as chevrolet will not act, and even denies the fact that they did indeed perform the upgrade. hopefully something will be done, before we orphans wind up paying the consequences.

Reported in: ELMWOOD PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S9XDC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

this vehicle does not illuminate the steering wheel controls. with absolutely no ambient lighting, the interior of the car is extremely dark, and visibility of the controls is non existent. this presents a severe driving hazard, as there are no alternative controls for the cruise. in order to use the controls, you must take your eyes off of the road and blindly fumble, trying to determine which of the ten mounted controls you need to use, thus averting your attention from your surroundings, momentarily. chevrolet is aware of this problem, as they started illuminating the nov.12 builds, consequently neglecting a fix for the pre nov. 13 builds. of which i am one. i am not comfortable driving under these conditions after dark. an intervention is clearly needed here, as chevrolet will not act, and even denies the fact that they did indeed perform the upgrade. hopefully something will be done, before we orphans wind up paying the consequences.

Reported in: ELMWOOD PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S9XDC

INTERIOR LIGHTING

this vehicle does not illuminate the steering wheel controls. with absolutely no ambient lighting, the interior of the car is extremely dark, and visibility of the controls is non existent. this presents a severe driving hazard, as there are no alternative controls for the cruise. in order to use the controls, you must take your eyes off of the road and blindly fumble, trying to determine which of the ten mounted controls you need to use, thus averting your attention from your surroundings, momentarily. chevrolet is aware of this problem, as they started illuminating the nov.12 builds, consequently neglecting a fix for the pre nov. 13 builds. of which i am one. i am not comfortable driving under these conditions after dark. an intervention is clearly needed here, as chevrolet will not act, and even denies the fact that they did indeed perform the upgrade. hopefully something will be done, before we orphans wind up paying the consequences.

Reported in: ELMWOOD PARK NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S9XDC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

lack of button illumination lights for the cruise control, hands-free phone control and audio control on the steering wheel for night driving. the lack of illumination lights on these buttons creates potential safety issue when attempting to use the cruise control, phone call or audio functions from the steering wheel at night. this problem seems to be only for 2013 spark models with production prior to october 2012.

Reported in: MILPITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S93DC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

lack of button illumination lights for the cruise control, hands-free phone control and audio control on the steering wheel for night driving. the lack of illumination lights on these buttons creates potential safety issue when attempting to use the cruise control, phone call or audio functions from the steering wheel at night. this problem seems to be only for 2013 spark models with production prior to october 2012.

Reported in: MILPITAS CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S93DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

buttons on steering wheel that work the cruise control, hands free phone, and radio controls do not light up when lights are on at night. this creates a dangerous situation as the buttons can not be seen in the dark. gm is aware of the situation and has repaired it in models built after october 25 2012, but will not fix it in the models built before then. when i purchased the vehicle in november of 2012, i was not informed of the change before the purchase, leading me to believe that gm and its dealers intentionally mislead me into buying a car that they had already deemed as having an unsafe feature or they would not have changed it.

Reported in: PALM BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

buttons on steering wheel that work the cruise control, hands free phone, and radio controls do not light up when lights are on at night. this creates a dangerous situation as the buttons can not be seen in the dark. gm is aware of the situation and has repaired it in models built after october 25 2012, but will not fix it in the models built before then. when i purchased the vehicle in november of 2012, i was not informed of the change before the purchase, leading me to believe that gm and its dealers intentionally mislead me into buying a car that they had already deemed as having an unsafe feature or they would not have changed it.

Reported in: PALM BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

buttons on steering wheel that work the cruise control, hands free phone, and radio controls do not light up when lights are on at night. this creates a dangerous situation as the buttons can not be seen in the dark. gm is aware of the situation and has repaired it in models built after october 25 2012, but will not fix it in the models built before then. when i purchased the vehicle in november of 2012, i was not informed of the change before the purchase, leading me to believe that gm and its dealers intentionally mislead me into buying a car that they had already deemed as having an unsafe feature or they would not have changed it.

Reported in: PALM BAY FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, her size twelve foot got stuck between the accelerator and brake pedals which caused her to crash into the rear of another vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the vin and mileage were unavailable.

Reported in: PLAINTATION FL || Crash: Y || VIN #:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i experienced two instances of sudden unintended acceleration in mid april 2013. in the first instance, approx. 04/10/2013, my spark struck a steel pole used to suspend a bird feeder next to my driveway, when shifting to reverse, and knocked it down, causing minor damage to the rear bumper. in the second instance, on 04/16/2013, my spark suddenly accelerated and struck and severely damaged the chain link fence bordering my driveway, when shifting to drive, and struck and damaged my garage door when shifting to reverse. this caused approximately $3000.00 damage to my car. now i'm afraid to drive this car!

Reported in: WAYNE MI || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL8CB6S99DC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

while driving on the highway with the cruise control set at 70 mph, the vehicle kept accelerating and slowing down. by watching the tachometer, i could see the rpms go up and down continuously, and feel the vehicle surging forward and slowing again. the vehicle also did this with the cruise control set at 60 mph. while driving on the street and coasting, you can feel the transmission shifting up and down, and the vehicle will suddenly accelerate on it's own, making this a very dangerous situation since if you are not alert, you may be driven into the back of the vehicle in front of you.

Reported in: ORLANDO FL || Crash: N || VIN #:

INTERIOR LIGHTING

the controls on the steering column are not illuminated. at night this presents a problem as the controls can not be seen and if pressed inadvertently can create and unsafe situation as it is virtually impossible to determine what has happened. other vehicles in this model year have illuminated controls. vehicle's manufacturer refuses to take action. updated 06/04/14

Reported in: NORWAL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S93DC

STRUCTURE

the controls on the steering column are not illuminated. at night this presents a problem as the controls can not be seen and if pressed inadvertently can create and unsafe situation as it is virtually impossible to determine what has happened. other vehicles in this model year have illuminated controls. vehicle's manufacturer refuses to take action. updated 06/04/14

Reported in: NORWAL CT || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S93DC

AIR BAGS

air bag light lit, code 95 (airbag malfunction) light lit and service engine soon light lit on vehicle. have taken vehicle back to dealership 5 times in the past 40 days and problem is still apparent. chevrolet engineering has been involved for past 10 days and they are also unable to repair problem. chevrolet cannot say if airbag system will work in the event of a crash.

Reported in: CALEXICO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6599DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that the air conditioning failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the rpm's had to stay above 2200 in order for the air conditioning unit to work properly. the dealer stated that the manufacturer did not have a fix for the problem. the failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 5,600.

Reported in: MILES CITY MT || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S90DC

EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that the air conditioning failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the rpm's had to stay above 2200 in order for the air conditioning unit to work properly. the dealer stated that the manufacturer did not have a fix for the problem. the failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 5,600.

Reported in: MILES CITY MT || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S90DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the air conditioning unit failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the air conditioning unit needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 5,000.

Reported in: MILES CITY MT || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S90DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

in june of 2013, my a/c stopped working on my 2013 chevrolet spark. the car was taken in for warranty service three times. the expansion valve and compressor were replaced and the a/c was partly restored. the a/c will not work while the car is at idle. when driving the car, the a/c will begin to cool the interior and seems to be fine. when stopped at a red light, stop sign, or in my drive way, the a/c will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. a fourth warranty service call was opened for this problem in early july. the dealership has troubleshoot the a/c issue and do not know how to fix the problem. the dealership has given me a case number from general motors llc and told me that the engineers at gm are working on a repair for this issue (pic5858a: insufficient a/c performance at idle - jun 13, 2013). it is now august of 2013 and no resolution has been found. the dealership has no new information and gm customer service is no help either. my car was manufactured on 08/2012. it is the ls model with a 5-speed transmission.

Reported in: BRIGHTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CA6S91DC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

in june of 2013, my a/c stopped working on my 2013 chevrolet spark. the car was taken in for warranty service three times. the expansion valve and compressor were replaced and the a/c was partly restored. the a/c will not work while the car is at idle. when driving the car, the a/c will begin to cool the interior and seems to be fine. when stopped at a red light, stop sign, or in my drive way, the a/c will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. a fourth warranty service call was opened for this problem in early july. the dealership has troubleshoot the a/c issue and do not know how to fix the problem. the dealership has given me a case number from general motors llc and told me that the engineers at gm are working on a repair for this issue (pic5858a: insufficient a/c performance at idle - jun 13, 2013). it is now august of 2013 and no resolution has been found. the dealership has no new information and gm customer service is no help either. my car was manufactured on 08/2012. it is the ls model with a 5-speed transmission.

Reported in: BRIGHTON TN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CA6S91DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the a/c dose not work while the car is at idle. when driving the car the a/c will begin to cool. when stopped at a red light, stop sign, the a/c will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. the dealership has troubleshoot 2 times and do not know how to fix the problem. told me that the engineers at gm are working on a repair for this issue. it is now the middle of august and no resolution has been found. the dealership is no help and has no new information and gm customer service is no help either. my car is 2013 spark. it is the 2lt model with a 4 speed auto transmission.

Reported in: INVERNESS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S98DC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the a/c dose not work while the car is at idle. when driving the car the a/c will begin to cool. when stopped at a red light, stop sign, the a/c will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. the dealership has troubleshoot 2 times and do not know how to fix the problem. told me that the engineers at gm are working on a repair for this issue. it is now the middle of august and no resolution has been found. the dealership is no help and has no new information and gm customer service is no help either. my car is 2013 spark. it is the 2lt model with a 4 speed auto transmission.

Reported in: INVERNESS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S98DC

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

when pulling out from side street, parking lot, drive way, ect. at normal speed. if there is any kind of bump, or rough road the car will loose power for about 5 seconds and the traction control light will come on. i have almost got run over 4 times now. had in service dept. at dealer 2 time and they say could not duplicate. this is going to get someone killed. dealer and gm are no help and just say it is a lite car so that's the way it is. car is a 2013 chevy spark 2lt / 4 speed auto transmission.

Reported in: INVERNESS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S98DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

when pulling out from side street, parking lot, drive way, ect. at normal speed. if there is any kind of bump, or rough road the car will loose power for about 5 seconds and the traction control light will come on. i have almost got run over 4 times now. had in service dept. at dealer 2 time and they say could not duplicate. this is going to get someone killed. dealer and gm are no help and just say it is a lite car so that's the way it is. car is a 2013 chevy spark 2lt / 4 speed auto transmission.

Reported in: INVERNESS FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S98DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

we have a 2013 spark. the a/c does not work while the car is at idle or at lower speeds. when driving the car the a/c will begin to cool once you hit about 40 mph. then when stopped at a red light, stop sign, or drive at speeds lower than the 40 mph, the a/c will stop cooling and blows warm air out of the vents. the dealership has troubleshot once when we had our first oil change in june. they sold us a new cabin filter they said may be blocked by dirt and suggested that there was also a service due at 15,000 miles that might alleviate the problem. we purchased the service suggested, but it did not help. we stopped into the service dept again and they do not know how to fix the problem. they told us that the engineers at gm are still working on a repair for this issue. it is now september and no resolution has been found. the dealership has no new information.

Reported in: LAKE ELSINORE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6595DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

the air conditioning system does not work. i've had it to the dealers 6 times since july. it does not blow cold air. the compressor has been replaced; the expansion valve has been replaced; the system was drained and recharged. nothing has fixed the problem.

Reported in: HOPATCONG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CE6S96DC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

the air conditioning system does not work. i've had it to the dealers 6 times since july. it does not blow cold air. the compressor has been replaced; the expansion valve has been replaced; the system was drained and recharged. nothing has fixed the problem.

Reported in: HOPATCONG NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CE6S96DC

STEERING

the steering wheel controls do not illuminate when you turn the lights on the car and makes it difficult to turn off/on the cruise control of the vehicle. you have to take your attention off the road to see the buttons at night.

Reported in: CHAPARRAL NM || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S98DC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the steering wheel controls do not illuminate when you turn the lights on the car and makes it difficult to turn off/on the cruise control of the vehicle. you have to take your attention off the road to see the buttons at night.

Reported in: CHAPARRAL NM || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S98DC

POWER TRAIN

car was shifting from 3rd to 4th gear on a manual model. with no warning the gear shift in car no longer would engage the gears leaving the car with no gear control. steered the car to the side of the road. diagnosis the plastic insert end broke on the shift cable. no warning to driver of a problem. have pictures of removed part.

Reported in: HACKETTSTOWN NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CA6S93DC

POWER TRAIN

around 18,000 miles the manual transmission started randomly grinding while going into second gear and the clutch was fully depressed. this issue would occur the first few shifts after the vehicle had sat for awhile. this condition worsened as time progressed and it had to go in for warranty service around 19,000 miles. needless to say it took 26 days to get the necessary parts, as a number of gears/parts had to be replaced.

Reported in: BRIGHTON MI || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

as i am driving the car, the engine will rev as though the car is in neutral and the car no longer moves forward (no power to the drive wheels.) the transmission appears to be slipping. this problem is intermittent and has occurred during all weather and vehicle temperature conditions. it has also occurred as i move forward from a dead stop and as i am entering the freeway on the onramp. i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership from which i purchase the vehicle on five occasions yet each time the vehicle is returned, the same problems occurs within a week.

Reported in: ROSEVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S94DC

POWER TRAIN

as i am driving the car, the engine will rev as though the car is in neutral and the car no longer moves forward (no power to the drive wheels.) the transmission appears to be slipping. this problem is intermittent and has occurred during all weather and vehicle temperature conditions. it has also occurred as i move forward from a dead stop and as i am entering the freeway on the onramp. i have taken the vehicle back to the dealership from which i purchase the vehicle on five occasions yet each time the vehicle is returned, the same problems occurs within a week.

Reported in: ROSEVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S94DC

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he attempted to make a right turn but the tires and the steering wheel seized and caused the contact to crash into a cement barrier and a wooden post. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 6,600.

Reported in: GUERNEVILLE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL8CE6S98DC

STEERING

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he attempted to make a right turn but the tires and the steering wheel seized and caused the contact to crash into a cement barrier and a wooden post. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 6,600.

Reported in: GUERNEVILLE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL8CE6S98DC

ENGINE

upon starting the car, the check engine light and the traction light lit up. the car was in park on a flat and paved surface. after putting the car in reverse, the car suddenly jerked and did the same as i put it into drive. as i was driving the car was up to 3000 rpms and would not go over 30 mph. the car would not shift gears. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i restarted the vehicle, no lights lit up and it performed fine the rest of the way home. when i took it to the dealership the next day to have it looked at, they only found a code for misfiring coils. they also stated that they believe this is not the issue i am having but due to chevrolet warranty, they could not look into it without a certain code to pop up in the system.

Reported in: CLEVELAND GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

upon starting the car, the check engine light and the traction light lit up. the car was in park on a flat and paved surface. after putting the car in reverse, the car suddenly jerked and did the same as i put it into drive. as i was driving the car was up to 3000 rpms and would not go over 30 mph. the car would not shift gears. i pulled over and shut the car off. when i restarted the vehicle, no lights lit up and it performed fine the rest of the way home. when i took it to the dealership the next day to have it looked at, they only found a code for misfiring coils. they also stated that they believe this is not the issue i am having but due to chevrolet warranty, they could not look into it without a certain code to pop up in the system.

Reported in: CLEVELAND GA || Crash: N || VIN #:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

the headlight remains on daytime running light, the driver gets the impression that the lights are on . but the rear lights remain off. one has to manually turn on the rear lights.. it is a safety hazard on a mini small spark car. as a safety on a small mini car . the rear lights must also be turned on as a daytime running light feature.

Reported in: HOUSTON TX || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S96DC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl - the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contacts stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without any warnings. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the failure was cause by the floor mat. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 10,374. pm

Reported in: DALLAS CITY IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S99DC

STEERING

the steering wheel controls are not backlit and i accidentally set cruise control while driving through the city. due to not being able to see the controls almost caused a serious accident.

Reported in: MARYSVILLE CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S95DC

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contacts stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. the manufacture was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: MONROVIA CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S98DC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

on multiple occasions i have driven my car and parked it. when i have returned to the car it will not start. on star diagnostics tells me there is a problem with the transmission, engine and anti brake system and that i am to get it to the dealer/repair immediately. i have had to wait several hours before i can get it started again. i have been in situations where i am in an areas without phone or cell reception to call for help. it has been to the dealer repair shop 4 times and they are unable to correct the problem. they say until they can replicate the problem - they cannot fix it. finally with this last (4th) visit they were able to replicate the problem twice. but i was informed they have no idea where the problem is coming from and they have no solution at this time. they will return the car to me after 9 days as is with no fix. i am afraid to drive across colorado for fear i will be stranded.

Reported in: EDWARDS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

on multiple occasions i have driven my car and parked it. when i have returned to the car it will not start. on star diagnostics tells me there is a problem with the transmission, engine and anti brake system and that i am to get it to the dealer/repair immediately. i have had to wait several hours before i can get it started again. i have been in situations where i am in an areas without phone or cell reception to call for help. it has been to the dealer repair shop 4 times and they are unable to correct the problem. they say until they can replicate the problem - they cannot fix it. finally with this last (4th) visit they were able to replicate the problem twice. but i was informed they have no idea where the problem is coming from and they have no solution at this time. they will return the car to me after 9 days as is with no fix. i am afraid to drive across colorado for fear i will be stranded.

Reported in: EDWARDS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

on multiple occasions i have driven my car and parked it. when i have returned to the car it will not start. on star diagnostics tells me there is a problem with the transmission, engine and anti brake system and that i am to get it to the dealer/repair immediately. i have had to wait several hours before i can get it started again. i have been in situations where i am in an areas without phone or cell reception to call for help. it has been to the dealer repair shop 4 times and they are unable to correct the problem. they say until they can replicate the problem - they cannot fix it. finally with this last (4th) visit they were able to replicate the problem twice. but i was informed they have no idea where the problem is coming from and they have no solution at this time. they will return the car to me after 9 days as is with no fix. i am afraid to drive across colorado for fear i will be stranded.

Reported in: EDWARDS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

POWER TRAIN

on multiple occasions i have driven my car and parked it. when i have returned to the car it will not start. on star diagnostics tells me there is a problem with the transmission, engine and anti brake system and that i am to get it to the dealer/repair immediately. i have had to wait several hours before i can get it started again. i have been in situations where i am in an areas without phone or cell reception to call for help. it has been to the dealer repair shop 4 times and they are unable to correct the problem. they say until they can replicate the problem - they cannot fix it. finally with this last (4th) visit they were able to replicate the problem twice. but i was informed they have no idea where the problem is coming from and they have no solution at this time. they will return the car to me after 9 days as is with no fix. i am afraid to drive across colorado for fear i will be stranded.

Reported in: EDWARDS CO || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

chevrolet spark would no shift out of 1st gear when acelerating on to freeway. the cause is due to defective transmission range sensor dtc error code p0705. known service bulletin (#pip-5101). this is the 3rd time this has occurred. extreme life threating problem when a vehicle is merging the freeway and will not acelerate to the speed of freeway traffic!!!!!!!! chevrolet dealer has not resolved the issue.

Reported in: FLINT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S91DC

POWER TRAIN

chevrolet spark would no shift out of 1st gear when acelerating on to freeway. the cause is due to defective transmission range sensor dtc error code p0705. known service bulletin (#pip-5101). this is the 3rd time this has occurred. extreme life threating problem when a vehicle is merging the freeway and will not acelerate to the speed of freeway traffic!!!!!!!! chevrolet dealer has not resolved the issue.

Reported in: FLINT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S91DC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

chevrolet spark would no shift out of 1st gear when acelerating on to freeway. the cause is due to defective transmission range sensor dtc error code p0705. known service bulletin (#pip-5101). this is the 3rd time this has occurred. extreme life threating problem when a vehicle is merging the freeway and will not acelerate to the speed of freeway traffic!!!!!!!! chevrolet dealer has not resolved the issue.

Reported in: FLINT MI || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S91DC

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed by a private mechanic, it was notified that the number 4 cylinder was out of round. the technician stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,000.

Reported in: HANGERSTOWN IN || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission failed to shift gears properly. additionally, the speedometer reading fluctuated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the radio stayed on after the vehicle was turned off and the door was opened. the approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

Reported in: WHITEBILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S90DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the transmission failed to shift gears properly. additionally, the speedometer reading fluctuated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the radio stayed on after the vehicle was turned off and the door was opened. the approximate failure mileage was 14,000.

Reported in: WHITEBILLE NC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S90DC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

vehicle will surge forward while in gear. vehicle also will surge in neutral causing rpms to rise. this occurs after initially starting the vehicle and driving for approximately ten minutes. does not matter if the vehicle has not been started for a long or short period of time. when the vehicle surges it seems to be at 1/4 throttle.

Reported in: RIO RANCHO NM || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CE6S97DC

SERVICE BRAKES

my husband was pulling the chevy spark into a parking place when four people decided to cross over it. when the brake was applied to allow them to safely pass, the car accelerated instead. the brakes pressed back against his foot he said and car eventually stopped. we were both confused, surprised and afraid! the car was not driven again until i took it out two days later. it happened once more when i was braking at a red light behind a large truck at a very low speed. i pressed the brake harder a second time and then took my foot off the brake. this time the acceleration continued even after my foot was taken off the brake. i shoved the car into park to get it to stop. i sustained a broken toe and fractured ankle from the force of trying to stop the car. a few months before this, when applying the gas, the car would not accelerate at two consecutive red lights. engine was very slow and car was not able to accelerate to the speed limit and hesitated all the way home. the car has a factory recall on the air conditioner right now as well, which we received from gm. we are terrified to drive this car not knowing if these defects will continue! the car is in the service department and we are in contact with the dealership about a buy back from gm. we bought the spark august 30, 2013, so it is not even a year old. i have done a search for others who may be having the same or similar issues. there are reports of very similar incidents on sites for complaints for both issues of brake acceleration and the gas pedal hesitation also reports of the spark engine stopping in traffic. this is very concerning and dangerous. we hope this is taken seriously and investigated.

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S99DC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

my husband was pulling the chevy spark into a parking place when four people decided to cross over it. when the brake was applied to allow them to safely pass, the car accelerated instead. the brakes pressed back against his foot he said and car eventually stopped. we were both confused, surprised and afraid! the car was not driven again until i took it out two days later. it happened once more when i was braking at a red light behind a large truck at a very low speed. i pressed the brake harder a second time and then took my foot off the brake. this time the acceleration continued even after my foot was taken off the brake. i shoved the car into park to get it to stop. i sustained a broken toe and fractured ankle from the force of trying to stop the car. a few months before this, when applying the gas, the car would not accelerate at two consecutive red lights. engine was very slow and car was not able to accelerate to the speed limit and hesitated all the way home. the car has a factory recall on the air conditioner right now as well, which we received from gm. we are terrified to drive this car not knowing if these defects will continue! the car is in the service department and we are in contact with the dealership about a buy back from gm. we bought the spark august 30, 2013, so it is not even a year old. i have done a search for others who may be having the same or similar issues. there are reports of very similar incidents on sites for complaints for both issues of brake acceleration and the gas pedal hesitation also reports of the spark engine stopping in traffic. this is very concerning and dangerous. we hope this is taken seriously and investigated.

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S99DC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my husband was pulling the chevy spark into a parking place when four people decided to cross over it. when the brake was applied to allow them to safely pass, the car accelerated instead. the brakes pressed back against his foot he said and car eventually stopped. we were both confused, surprised and afraid! the car was not driven again until i took it out two days later. it happened once more when i was braking at a red light behind a large truck at a very low speed. i pressed the brake harder a second time and then took my foot off the brake. this time the acceleration continued even after my foot was taken off the brake. i shoved the car into park to get it to stop. i sustained a broken toe and fractured ankle from the force of trying to stop the car. a few months before this, when applying the gas, the car would not accelerate at two consecutive red lights. engine was very slow and car was not able to accelerate to the speed limit and hesitated all the way home. the car has a factory recall on the air conditioner right now as well, which we received from gm. we are terrified to drive this car not knowing if these defects will continue! the car is in the service department and we are in contact with the dealership about a buy back from gm. we bought the spark august 30, 2013, so it is not even a year old. i have done a search for others who may be having the same or similar issues. there are reports of very similar incidents on sites for complaints for both issues of brake acceleration and the gas pedal hesitation also reports of the spark engine stopping in traffic. this is very concerning and dangerous. we hope this is taken seriously and investigated.

Reported in: SUMMERVILLE SC || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S99DC

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph enagaging the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to crash into the side of another vehicle. also, the contact indicated that during the crash the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was examined by the insurance investigator who indicated that no defect was found with the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 22,000. updated 09/11/14*lj

Reported in: ORCHARD PARK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph enagaging the brakes, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to crash into the side of another vehicle. also, the contact indicated that during the crash the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was examined by the insurance investigator who indicated that no defect was found with the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 22,000. updated 09/11/14*lj

Reported in: ORCHARD PARK NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

the air conditioning system cycles off for about 30-40 seconds during normal operation for no apparent reason. gm had a recall on it where they replaced some parts. even after the recall, the problem persisted and i was told by the dearlership (auto nation, greenacres, fl) that gm designers told them that the a/c was designed to work that way and there was nothing they could "fix." so i'm forced to live with a poorly performing a/c system in a brand new 2013 vehicle. really???

Reported in: LAKE WORTH FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CA6S9XDC

ENGINE

had to add almost 3 quarts of oil... 2,000 prior to scheduled service. 2,00 miles before warranty expires.

Reported in: LAKELAND FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CC6S93DC

ENGINE

engine lost power on the highway when i was going 65 miles per hr , luckily i was on the right lane and was able to pull safety on the shoulder and did not have any accident . but i am afraid to drive my car and this car is only 2 years old. find out from other owners complains that engine lose power is cause because of excessive oil usage by the engine. i had this problem since february 2014 but i was told by dealer that there is no visible oil leakage., i do not believe engine was checked for that problem.

Reported in: FRANKFORT IL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S92DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

my daughter & niece stopped at a convenience store, locked the car, came back out and car wouldn't start. called onstar and vehicle had to be towed to a dealership. a module failed that locked out the engine as it would if vehicle was stolen. dealer got the module quickly, but couldn't get the keys to reprogram. this happened 60 miles away, i have gotten a loaner from the dealership, but my daughter couldn't as she's 20 years old. i purchased the vehicle so i had safe, dependable transportation for my daughter. what if this had happened hundreds of miles away! dealer said they had no record of this happening on any type gm vehicle in the past. it's six days and counting, still no car.

Reported in: NORTHFIELD NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CD6S9XDC

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2013 chevrolet spark. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced a loss of power and lack of acceleration. the contact also indicated that the a knocking sound was present coming from the engine and an excessive loss of motor oil from the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the engine was defective and needed to be replaced. the engine was replaced but the failure had reoccurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 15,000.

Reported in: FORT LAUDERDALE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S93DC

SERVICE BRAKES

i was in the car with my son pulling into my yard which is at an incline and the car accelerated on its own. when i stepped on the brakes they failed and the car crashed into my brick house. the car has been totaled out and the house has structural damage. all the airbags deployed, however, my son had no injuries and i walked away with significant bruising and lacerations on my legs. i have contacted gm and they are currently investigating my claim.

Reported in: MARIETTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: KL8CB6S98DC

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

this the the 3rd time i was driving slow, coming to a stop but didn't have to stop, went to proceed and realized the car had shut down. each time i was in a parking lot, so i didn't have a lot of traffic around me, but had i been on the street it could have caused an accident. each incident i restarted with no problem.

Reported in: AUSTELL GA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CF6S93DC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

i was pulled over by a police officer and issued a fix it ticket because according to the officer neither of my rear brake lights were working. i might add that the officer followed me for several blocks and saw me stop at least 4 times before pulling me over.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S97DC

SERVICE BRAKES

i was pulled over by a police officer and issued a fix it ticket because according to the officer neither of my rear brake lights were working. i might add that the officer followed me for several blocks and saw me stop at least 4 times before pulling me over.

Reported in: SAN FRANCISCO CA || Crash: N || VIN #: KL8CB6S97DC