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Chevrolet Spark

2013 only

219 classified complaints 5 recalls

2013 Chevrolet Spark have 219 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 5 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 32,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chevrolet Spark report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 36 complaints

Median onset: 32,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 32 complaints

Median onset: 16,400 miles. 9.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 26 complaints

Median onset: 21,000 miles.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 20 complaints

Median onset: 39,250 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 20 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 163 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 14 complaints

Median onset: 4,900 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

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Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 10 complaints

Median onset: 30,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Chevrolet Spark report for every year and full specs/safety data.