Chevrolet Spark, Spark EV (2013-2015): Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 22V640000 · Aug 25, 2022 · General Motors, LLC
120,688
vehicles affected
120,688
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V640000
- Date
- Aug 25, 2022
- Maker
- General Motors, LLC
- Units affected
- 120,688
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Latches/locks/linkages > Hood > LATCH
- Model years
- 2013-2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V640000?
2 models: Chevrolet Spark (2013-2015), Chevrolet Spark EV (2014-2015), about 120,688 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V640000?
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. Vehicles previously repaired under 14V-593 will need to have the new.
What can happen?
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.