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2015 Chevrolet Spark

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Spark.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2015 Chevrolet Spark is a passenger car equipped with a continuously variable automatic transmission and returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 30 mpg city, 37 mpg highway, and 33 mpg combined. Owner-reported complaints for the model year total 83, with the power train emerging as the leading concern area, and the vehicle carries seven recalls. In the broader model history spanning 2013 through 2022, the 2015 Spark sits well below the peak complaint volume of 175 seen in 2014 but above the low of three recorded for 2022, placing it in the middle of the range for owner-reported issues.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy30/37/33 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI LN1 · 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 96985730. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI LN1 · 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185/55R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter96985730
Engine air filter96910360
Spark plug25190786
Battery88866103
Front wiper blades95108153 alt 95108156
Serpentine belt25195592 alt 25191144
Thermostat25199831
Cabin air filter13271190

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length143.7 in
Overall width63 in
Overall height59.8 in
Wheelbase93.7 in
Curb weight2269 lb
Track (front / rear)55.5 / 55.5 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)63/37

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined30 / 37 / 33 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume86 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Spark of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–11.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2014 EV 2LT Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014EV 2LT Hatchback Elec 21-kWh7.50 sec16.00 sec140 hpFWD
2014EV 2LT Hatchback Elec 21-kWh7.90 sec16.30 sec140 hpFWD
20141LT Hatchback 1.2L I-411.00 sec18.40 sec84 hpFWD
20132LT Hatchback 1.2L I-411.20 sec18.30 sec84 hpFWD
20132LT Hatchback 1.2L I-411.30 sec18.10 sec84 hpFWD
20132LT Hatchback 1.2L I-411.30 sec18.20 sec84 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 15.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidACDelco CVT Fluid
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Power Steering FluidEPAS

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts6.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts37.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap.031 - .035 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group NumberLN1
Standard BCI Cranking Performance410 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)40-50
Engine Compression300(2) psi-/ Max Variation 14.5 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /; Front: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 70; Rear: 70 /; Front: 70
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.055 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .709; Rear: NA
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: .866; Rear: NA
Vented Rotor Maximum Scoring DepthFront: NS; Rear: NA

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
116.0 ft. lbs.16 ft. lbs
282 degrees82 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 2515 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 3022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi.

Every 7,500 miAccelerator Pedal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · Brake Shift Interlock Solenoid (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (inspect fluid level)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Clutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Chevrolet Spark represents a downward shift in the generation's complaint trend, recording 83 complaints compared to a peak of 175 in 2014. While recalls remained high at 7—nearly matching the 8 seen in 2014—the 2015 model recorded one investigation and 1,400 TSBs. The primary areas of concern for this year were the Power Train (18), Engine (8), and Service Brakes (8), although the data does not specify the root causes. Safety records for the 2015 model include 4 crash complaints and 1 fire complaint. Given that complaints and TSBs continued to decline significantly in subsequent years, this is a mediocre year to buy; later models in the generation offer a cleaner federal record.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1400
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
83
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 83 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train18
Engine8
Service Brakes8
Electrical System4
Latches/Locks/Linkages3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Air Bags3
Electrical System,Equipment2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V422000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 10/06/2016

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… 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…

16V257000Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.Reported 28/04/2016

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 1400 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…
PIP61042026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and…
PIP4902V2026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIP4902U2026-01-08Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into…
PIT5214G2025-11-20Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group LN1 batteryEngine oil filter 96985730Engine air filter 96910360Spark plug 25190786Battery 88866103

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesTorque specificationsMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2015 Spark have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Spark get?

EPA figures are 30 city / 37 highway / 33 combined mpg.