Chevrolet Spark Recall R/2014/022: Transmission Mount Failure May Cause Loss Of Drive, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Feb 2014
- Launched
- 432
- vehicles in the UK
- OSB14-16-001
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Spark vehicles built between 10 May 2013 and 7 June 2013. It is possible under certain conditions that the gearbox mounting may fail and allow the transmission to drop. The dealer will check and if required replace the transmission mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible under certain conditions that the gearbox mounting may fail and allow the transmission to drop. This can result in the loss of drive due to the disconnection of the drive shaft.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRANSMISSION MOUNT FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF DRIVE Defect: It is possible under certain conditions that the gearbox mounting may fail and allow the transmission to drop. This can result in the loss of drive due to the disconnection of the drive shaft. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required replace the transmission mountings.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the loss of drive due to the disconnection of the drive shaft.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if required replace the transmission mountings.
Are You Affected?
Spark built between 10 May 2013 and 7 June 2013 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 432 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 OSB14-16-001 or the DVSA reference R/2014/022. 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?.
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| 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/2014/007 on 8 Jan 2014, for drive shaft may fracture. The one launched after it was R/2014/095 on 12 Sep 2014, for drive shaft may fail. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/022, launched 3 February 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.