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2022 Chevrolet Spark

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Spark.

Transmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2022 Chevrolet Spark pairs a continuously variable automatic with an engine specified for 4.2 quarts of 0W-20 oil, delivering 30 mpg city, 38 highway, and 33 combined. This model year recorded only three owner complaints — all in the Structure category — and no recalls, marking the lowest complaint count across the 2013–2022 model run where the 2014 model peaked at 175. The data positions the 2022 Spark as the most trouble-free iteration of the nameplate, suggesting the platform reached its highest reliability maturity in its final year.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy30/38/33 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 140R · EN Rating: 410 CCA battery, OE oil filter 25206377. 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 140R · EN Rating: 410 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size185/55R15 82HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter25206377
Engine air filter95238310
Spark plug12637197
Battery88866103
Front wiper blades95391363 alt 95391365
Serpentine belt12654488
Thermostat12649163 alt 12673413
Cabin air filter42666227

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length143.3 in
Overall width63 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase94.1 in
Curb weight2247 lb
Track (front / rear)54.3 / 54.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)64/36

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined30 / 38 / 33 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume83 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.

10.7–10.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.70 sec — 2016 2LT Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20162LT Hatchback 1.4L I-410.70 sec18.00 sec98 hpFWD
20162LT Hatchback 1.4L I-410.80 sec18.20 sec98 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidAC Delco CVT Fluid GM PN 19260800
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.5 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity1.59 Pints
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity4.6 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs8.8 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsM6 Bolts: 7.4 ft-lbs M8 Bolts: 18.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity2.0 oz
Standard BCI Group Number140R
Standard BCI Cranking PerformanceEN Rating: 410 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 72.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.2
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.709"
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 0.748"
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0004"
Maximum Rotor Runout.002"
Maximum Drum Diameter7.910"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 240°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the 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) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miWindshield Wiper Blade (replace)
Every 22,500 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 75,000 miHood Hinge (inspect)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
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.

Across the generation from 2013 to 2022, the Chevrolet Spark shows a consistent downward trend in federal complaints, recalls, and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). The 2022 model year represents the lowest point of this arc, recording only 3 complaints and 0 recalls, compared to a peak of 175 complaints and 8 recalls in 2014. TSBs have also steadily declined over time, falling from a high of 1,613 in 2014 to 358 in 2022. The few reported complaints for 2022 involve Structure, Air Bags, and Exterior Lighting/Visibility/Wiper, though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Additionally, the 2022 model recorded only one crash complaint and zero fire complaints. Given that it has the lowest volume of federal issues in the provided record, this is a highly recommended year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
358
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Structure1
Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 358 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIT5966F2026-06-23Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still…
PIT65192026-05-27Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice…
PIC6423A2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection…
PIC6551B2026-05-11Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless…
PIT3271Q2026-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel…

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Group 140R batteryVehicles taking 4.2 qtEngine oil filter 25206377Engine air filter 95238310Spark plug 12637197Battery 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

How much oil does the 2022 Spark take?

4.2 qt of AC Delco Dexos 1 Gen 2 Full Synthetic 0W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Spark have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 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 / 38 highway / 33 combined mpg.