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2013 Chevrolet Spark

US · Subcompact Cars

The 2013 Chevrolet Spark is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
1.2L 4-cylinder
Transmission
Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
1.2L 4-cylinder
Combined Economy
31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km) combined
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, Manual
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine1.2L 4-cylinder
Displacement1.2 L
Cylinders4
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionVaries by configuration: Automatic, Manual
Gears4 to 5
DrivetrainFWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km)
City28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)
Highway36 mpg (6.5 L/100 km) to 37 mpg (6.4 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

2 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 4, 2026.

  • 22V640000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker assembly and hood latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall…

    Reported August 25, 2022. View on NHTSA

  • 16V422000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 45340.

    Reported June 10, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 16V257000: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door. As such, these…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this…

    Reported April 28, 2016. View on NHTSA

  • 14V593000: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the striker with a new part which has superior corrosion protection, free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.…

    Reported September 24, 2014. View on NHTSA

  • 14V298000: AIR BAGS

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick) or 1-800-222-1020…

    Reported June 6, 2014. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 14, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2013 Chevrolet Spark have?

1.2L 4-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?

Combined fuel economy is 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km) to 34 mpg (6.9 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2013 Chevrolet Spark front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: FWD.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 4, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.