Chevrolet Spark Recall R/2024/003: Chevrolet UK Spark Hood Striker Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2023
- Launched
- 20,091
- vehicles in the UK
- KDX / A22-235930
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Chevrolet recalled Spark vehicles built between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2015. The secondary hood latch lever may prematurely corrode at the pivot. The dealer will replace hood striker assembly with one that has improved corrosion resistance. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The secondary hood latch lever may prematurely corrode at the pivot. If severely corroded the secondary latch striker may become stuck out of position and fail to properly engage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Chevrolet UK Spark Hood Striker Replacement Defect: On affected vehicles the secondary hood latch lever may prematurely corrode at the pivot. If severely corroded the secondary latch striker may become stuck out of position and fail to properly engage. Remedy: Replace hood striker assembly with one that has improved corrosion resistance.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: chevrolet UK Spark hood striker replacement.
The Fix
The dealer will replace hood striker assembly with one that has improved corrosion resistance.
Are You Affected?
Spark built between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2015 may be included. Chevrolet estimates 20,091 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 KDX / A22-235930 or the DVSA reference R/2024/003. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| SparkTransmission mount failure may cause loss of drive | Urgent | R/2014/022 |
This is one of 35 Chevrolet recalls in DVSA’s data. The Chevrolet recall launched before it was R/2021/125 on 14 Apr 2021, for the brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures. The one launched after it was R/2025/036 on 4 Feb 2025, for chevrolet UK takata drivers airbag. You can also see every Chevrolet recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/003, launched 14 December 2023. 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.