Vehicle recall R/2024/003
Chevrolet Spark recall: Chevrolet UK Spark Hood Striker Replacement
DVSA recall R/2024/003 names the Chevrolet Spark. It was launched 14 December 2023. It covers vehicles built 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015.
Recall data updated
What can go wrong
On affected vehicles the secondary hood latch lever may prematurely corrode at the pivot. If severely corroded the secondary latch striker may become stuck out of position and fail to properly engage.
The fix
Replace hood striker assembly with one that has improved corrosion resistance.
Models and build dates
| Model | Built | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark | 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015 | not recorded |
| Chevrolet Spark | 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2015 | 20,091 |
Other recalls for these models
- R/2015/087 Clutch pedal may fail 28 April 2015, Chevrolet Spark
- R/2015/017 Secondary bonnet catch may not engage 6 February 2015, Chevrolet Spark
- R/2014/181 Braking performance may be reduced 15 December 2014, Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Matiz
- R/2014/152 Loss of transmission 11 November 2014, Chevrolet Spark
- R/2014/022 Transmission mount failure may cause loss of drive 3 February 2014, Chevrolet Spark
- R/2013/148 Clutch and gear selection may be lost 2 January 2014, Chevrolet Spark
More on these models
- All Chevrolet Spark recalls
- Chevrolet Spark MOT fail rates by age
- Chevrolet Spark common problems
- Chevrolet Spark ULEZ and clean air zone check
- 2013 Chevrolet Spark MOT record
- 2012 Chevrolet Spark MOT record
- 2011 Chevrolet Spark MOT record
- Chevrolet Spark binding brake repair repair cost
- Chevrolet Spark brake imbalance repair repair cost
- Chevrolet Spark brake pipe replacement repair cost
- All Chevrolet recalls
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Source
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.
Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.
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