CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Problem
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The secondary hood latch can corrode at its pivot point, which may stop the latch from engaging properly. If the latch fails, the hood can open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in use, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly at no charge. Owners who previously had the earlier repair under recall 14V-593 will need this new remedy performed as well. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. You can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Spark | 201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark EV | 20142015 |