2013 Chevrolet Spark Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

35Engine complaints

24%Of all 146 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE35 · 24%

POWER TRAIN34 · 23.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 22.6%

Unspecified / other20 · 13.7%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14 · 9.6%

Share of the 146 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark overview page.

What owners report

“SLOWLY PULLED CAR INTO THE DRIVEWAY. ENTERED THE GARAGE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. HALF WAY INTO GARAGE, THE ENGINE OVER ACCELERATED AND MADE…”NHTSA complaint 10874275 — filed 06/14/2016

“I WAS GOING SOUTH ON I95 DOING 70 MILES AN HOUR ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED OFF AND ON TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON CAR LOST SPEED AND…”NHTSA complaint 10852151 — filed 03/29/2016

“AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A LIGHT AT 5MPH THE GEAR INDICATOR DISAPPEARED AND THE TRANSMISSION STUCK IN 2ND GEAR VERIFIED BY REVS VS. VEHICLE SPEED. RESULTED…”NHTSA complaint 10850913 — filed 03/21/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark: 35 of 146 complaints on file (24%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have in total?

146 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.