Chevrolet Spark EV, Spark: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Chevrolet Spark EV, Spark · 2013–2015 — about 121K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational