2013 Chevrolet Spark electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 34 complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 10,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 16 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 10,000 miles, and 92% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The steering wheel controls (cruise control, audio etc) do not illuminate. After some research, I have found that GM has remedied this issue with models manufactured after november 2012. This is a safety hazard at night because if I use my cruise control, I have to turn on my dome light to see what button to push. I complained to GM and was told that GM is simply not going to do anything about models manufactured prior to nov 2012.
My daughter & niece stopped at a convenience store, locked the car, came back out and car wouldn't start. Called onstar and vehicle had to be towed to a dealership. A module failed that locked out the engine as it would if vehicle was stolen. Dealer got the module quickly, but couldn't get the keys to reprogram. This happened 60 miles away, I have gotten a loaner from the dealership, but my daughter couldn't as she's 20 years old. I purchased the vehicle so I had safe, dependable transportation for my daughter.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark
- Engine 43 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 34 complaints
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