Recall 22V-640: 2013–2015 Chevrolet Spark, 2014–2015 Chevrolet Spark EV

General Motors, LLC recall for latches/locks/linkages, reported to NHTSA on Aug 25, 2022, covering about 120,688 vehicles.

NHTSA number
22V-640
Report date
Aug 25, 2022
Vehicles affected
120,688
Owners notified
Jun 12, 2023

The 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.

The risk

A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number22V640000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Chevrolet Spark2013, 2014, 2015All years
Chevrolet Spark EV2014, 2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V-640?

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.

How is recall 22V-640 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.