Chevrolet Spark Recall R/2014/152: Loss Of Transmission, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2014/152, campaign code OSB14-16-060. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
11 Nov 2014
Launched
2,057
vehicles in the UK
OSB14-16-060
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Chevrolet recalled Spark vehicles built between 10 May 2013 and 12 December 2013. The transmission mounting could fail. The dealer will replace the transmission mountings. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The transmission mounting could fail. This may allow the transmission to drop and cause the drive-shaft to disconnect resulting in loss of drive to the road wheels.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: LOSS OF TRANSMISSION Defect: It has been identified that the transmission mounting could fail. This may allow the transmission to drop and cause the drive-shaft to disconnect resulting in loss of drive to the road wheels. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the transmission mountings.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of drive to the road wheels.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the transmission mountings.

Are You Affected?

Spark built between 10 May 2013 and 12 December 2013 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 2,057 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Chevrolet.
  2. Book with any franchised Chevrolet dealer, quoting the campaign code OSB14-16-060 or the DVSA reference R/2014/152. See how to get a Chevrolet recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2014/095 on 12 Sep 2014, for drive shaft may fail. The one launched after it was R/2014/180 on 15 Dec 2014, for vehicle may lose drive when parked in 'p' roll away. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and loss of power recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2014/152, launched 11 November 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.