Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 25, 2018
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 146 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
6
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2013 Chevrolet Spark submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 13 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Apr 25, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT A STOP SIGN AND THE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOHN HIESTER CHEVROLET (3100 N MAIN ST, FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT DUE TO A FAILURE AND THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,214.
NHTSA ID
11090161
Incident
Apr 18, 2018
Mileage
74,214 mi
Airbags
Filed Mar 19, 2018
MY SPARK HAS 32K MILES ON IT. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND CODE 95 (SERVICE AIRBAGS) SHOWS ON THE DISPLAY WHENEVER SOMEONE IS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, WHETHER THE CAR IS MOVING OR STATIONARY. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THERE ARE MANY CARS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM AND GM REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. I WISH NHTSA WOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND MANDATE A REPAIR AT GM'S EXPENSE.
NHTSA ID
11080207
Incident
Mar 19, 2018
Mileage
32,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Mar 3, 2017
Crash reported1 injury reported
MY DAUGHTER IS DRIVING HER 2013 CHEVY SPARK ON A STATE HIGHWAY, SHE'S STARTING TO BRAKE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS -STEERING WHEEL AND KNEE DEPLOY. THIS CAUSES HER TO REAR END THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER, BRUISING HER LEGS AND THIGHS. THERE WAS TROUBLE BREATHING DUE TO THE CLOUD OF SMOKE FROM THE AIRBAGS.
NHTSA ID
10958471
Incident
Feb 25, 2017
Mileage
36,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Nov 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WARNING ERROR MESSAGE (CODE 95) DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTROL MODULE FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,441.
NHTSA ID
10920492
Incident
Jul 9, 2016
Mileage
59,441 mi
AirbagsBody & structure
Filed Oct 6, 2016
Crash reported
I WAS IN A VERY BAD CAR ACCIDENT AND NOT ONE OF MY AIR BAGS DEPLOYED . IT IS SQUISHED IT WAS HIT IN THE FRONT VERY HARD WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE AIRBAGS TO POOF OUT AND HELP IN THESE SITUATIONS. I WAS HEADED DOWN AN OFF RAMP ONTO TURN PIKE AND A CAR CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP SWERVED TO MERGE AND CAR INFANT OF ME DID THE SAME AND WE COLLIDED
NHTSA ID
10914389
Incident
Oct 6, 2016
Mileage
37,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 19, 2016
THE AIRBAGS ARE NO LONGER FUNCTIONING THERE IS A COMPUTER ISSUE I AM TOLD AND CHEVROLET NOR THE DEALERSHIP WILL ACCEPT THIS AS CA DEFAULT IN THEIR SYSTEM SO I HAVE TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE WITH NO WORKING AIRBAGS I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR THE 16 AIRBAGS IT HAD WELL THAT IS NOW USE LESS OF
NHTSA ID
10860305
Incident
Mar 12, 2016
Mileage
44,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 14, 2016
MY AIRBAG LIGHT WARNING CAME ON I TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND CONTACTED GM I WAS TOLD THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THE COMPUTER MODULE THAT IS DEFECTED AND CONTROLS THE AIRBAGS AT THIS POINT I WAS TOLD THE REPAIR IS 721.50 WHICH I WILL HAVE TO PAY IF I WANT WORKING AIRBAGS SO BASICALLY I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE CAR I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD REPLACE THIS MODULE THE SAFETY WAS THGE REASON I PURCHASED IN GOOD FAITH I NEED HELP THIS CAR WAS MANUFACTURED BY GM KOREA
NHTSA ID
10855506
Incident
Mar 13, 2016
Mileage
49,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 12, 2016
Crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE DROVE THROUGH A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE MASSIVE IMPACT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,607. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ID
10854997
Incident
Mar 30, 2016
Mileage
49,607 mi
AirbagsInterior & seats
Filed Jan 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCHBACK LOCK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V298000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.
NHTSA ID
10823026
Incident
Jan 27, 2016
Mileage
28,500 mi
Airbags
Filed Jan 8, 2015
THE CODE 95 COMES ON WHEN BOTH FRONT SEATS ARE OCCUPIED. WE WENT TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY GAVE US AN OFF THE WALL ANSWER ABOUT USING A JELLY TO PUT ON THE AIR BAG CONNECTION TO FIX THE ISSUE BUT DIDN'T DO IT.WE HAVE SINCE TOOK IT BACK AND NOW THEY WANT US TO PAY FOR A NEW AIR BAG SYSTEM BECAUSE IT IS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD NO ACCIDENTS OR AIR BAG PROBLEMS BEFORE.THIS IS A VERY BIG SAFETY ISSUE THAT IS CHEVY'S PROBLEM NOT MINE .ACCORDING TO BLOGS OTHER SPARKS AND CRUZES HAVE SAME ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10671201
Incident
Jun 18, 2014
Mileage
50,000 mi
AirbagsBody & structureEngine
Filed Dec 23, 2014
Crash reportedFire reported
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 55-60 MPH AND A SUV RUNS A STOP SIGN AND PULLS OUT IN FRONT OF ME ON THE HIGHWAY. I HIT THE SUV. THE SUV FLEES THE ACCIDENT. MY CAR CATCHES ON FIRE ON IMPACT AND MY AIRBAGS FAIL TO DEPLOY. IT WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT AND I WAS GOING ABOUT 55 MPH AT IMPACT. MY CAR WAS DEEMED TOTALED. *TR
NHTSA ID
10667858
Incident
Nov 10, 2014
Mileage
40,000 mi
AirbagsDriver assistance
Filed Jun 17, 2014
Crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CHEVROLET SPARK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ENAGAGING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE CRASH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR WHO INDICATED THAT NO DEFECT WAS FOUND WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000. UPDATED 09/11/14*LJ UPDATED 12/17/2014 *JS
NHTSA ID
10598853
Incident
Oct 1, 2013
Mileage
22,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 10, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT LIT, CODE 95 (AIRBAG MALFUNCTION) LIGHT LIT AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT LIT ON VEHICLE. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES IN THE PAST 40 DAYS AND PROBLEM IS STILL APPARENT. CHEVROLET ENGINEERING HAS BEEN INVOLVED FOR PAST 10 DAYS AND THEY ARE ALSO UNABLE TO REPAIR PROBLEM. CHEVROLET CANNOT SAY IF AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL WORK IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ID
10524093
Incident
Jun 2, 2013
Mileage
625 mi
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