Chevrolet Spark Recall R/2013/148: Clutch And Gear Selection May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jan 2014
- Launched
- 8,314
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB13-04-064
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Spark vehicles built between 1 July 2009 and 16 September 2010. The clutch pedal pivot may fail which will render the vehicle unable to change and or select gear. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to install a reinforcement support bracket to the clutch pedal pivot. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clutch pedal pivot may fail which will render the vehicle unable to change and or select gear. Braking and directional control will not be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH AND GEAR SELECTION MAY BE LOST Defect: The clutch pedal pivot may fail which will render the vehicle unable to change and or select gear. Braking and directional control will not be affected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install a reinforcement support bracket to the clutch pedal pivot.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch and gear selection may be lost.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to install a reinforcement support bracket to the clutch pedal pivot.
Are You Affected?
Spark built between 1 July 2009 and 16 September 2010 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 8,314 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Chevrolet, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
- Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code OSB13-04-064 or the DVSA reference R/2013/148. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SparkChevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement | Book soon | R/2024/003 | |
| SparkClutch pedal may fail | Low | R/2015/087 | |
| SparkSecondary bonnet catch may not engage | Book soon | R/2015/017 | |
| Matiz, SparkBraking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2014/181 | |
| SparkLoss of transmission | Urgent | R/2014/152 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2012/090 on 28 Aug 2012, for braking efficiency may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2014/007 on 8 Jan 2014, for drive shaft may fracture. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/148, launched 2 January 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.