Model year guide

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 63 on record.

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV — representative photo
Representative photo

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints76
Combined119 MPGe

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV recalls 3

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #22V640000 · manufacturer #A222359300 · 25/08/2022

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.

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 n…

Seat Belts:pretensioner NHTSA Campaign #17V437000 · manufacturer #17287 · 10/07/2017

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadilla…

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #16V651000 · manufacturer #16007 · 08/09/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadil…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV efficiency & running costs

Combined119 MPGe
City128 MPGe
Highway109 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range82 mi
Charge time (240V)7 hours
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 1

Pedestrian alert sounds Closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that…

NHTSA #DP22005 · Electrical System · opened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Manufacturer service bulletins 1326

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 1326.

This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.

Bulletin PIT5698F · Sep 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902W · Sep 2026

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Bulletin PIT5099J · Jul 2026

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Bulletin PIT3271Q · Apr 2026

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Bulletin PIP6104 · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902V · Mar 2026

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Bulletin PIP4902U · Jan 2026

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General M…

Bulletin PIT5214G · Nov 2025

New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH

Bulletin 13598 · Sep 2025

This Warranty Administration service bulletin provides Lithium-Ion battery Exchange Process and Transaction Submission information.

Bulletin 18-NA-180 · Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System · Sep 2025

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the SPARK EV FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Structure

Issue: Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position. If this happens and the primary hood latch doesn't engage or is released, the hood can open suddenly while driving. Note: This recall replaces 14456 (Transport Canada recall 2014-422). Vehicles repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A hood that opens sudden…

Transport Canada #2022477 · Aug 2022

Airbag

On certain vehicles, the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), which controls airbag and pretensioner deployment, contains a software defect which may prevent the deployment of frontal airbags and pretensioners in certain circumstances. Failure of frontal airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to deploy in a crash (when warranted) could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Deale…

Transport Canada #2016439 · Sep 2016

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Chevrolet Spark EV

The Chevrolet Spark is a city car manufactured by General Motors's subsidiary GM Korea from 1998 to 2022. The vehicle was developed by Daewoo and introduced in 1998 as the Daewoo Matiz. In 2002, General Motors purchased Daewoo Motors, which was marketing the vehicle with several GM marques and nameplates.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles on record

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Other Chevrolet Spark EV model years

2016 2014 2013 2011 2010

2015 Chevrolet Spark EV — frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV?

Across all 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV get?

The 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV has a U.S. EPA estimate of 119 MPGe combined (128 city / 109 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.