Justin Myers 0 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Purchased a 2013 spark with 30k miles.. Drove it on a 6 hour trip and got a misfire. Towed to a Chevy dealer and so far getting cylinder 4 failed compression! Waiting for the final word but might need a new engine?! Only good part so far is that I love the car and all work is covered by the power train warranty but really torn on this car now. Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sounds like you got someone's problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Chevrolet Customer Care 25 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Justin, I am very sorry for this! Please feel free to let me know if you need any additional assistance with this. I would be happy to connect with the dealership to provide any additional information to you regarding your Spark. I'm just a private message away! Patsy G Chevrolet Customer Care Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Myers 0 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sounds like you got someone's problem. Maybe.... But that's low miles for something that serious to happen. Just debating even with a new engine if car could last. Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Myers 0 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Hi Justin, I am very sorry for this! Please feel free to let me know if you need any additional assistance with this. I would be happy to connect with the dealership to provide any additional information to you regarding your Spark. I'm just a private message away! Patsy G Chevrolet Customer Care PM sent thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Maybe.... But that's low miles for something that serious to happen. Just debating even with a new engine if car could last. Not really, there are a few members here with the same issue. The problem is from a faulty PCV valve. The service bulletin was issued a few months ago. Either way Patsy will help you get this figured out. Chevrolet Customer Care and Retired old Gearhead 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Myers 0 Posted November 26, 2014 Author Share Posted November 26, 2014 Not really, there are a few members here with the same issue. The problem is from a faulty PCV valve. The service bulletin was issued a few months ago. Either way Patsy will help you get this figured out. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 You didn't buy it from a ford dealer in central new York did you? Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Myers 0 Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 You didn't buy it from a ford dealer in central new York did you? Lol no was a local Chevy dealership Link to post Share on other sites
Greg_E 211 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just wondering if you got my old car. Link to post Share on other sites
Justin Myers 0 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Finally got an update from the dealership. Cylinder 4 needs a new cylinder head. Should have my car back this weekend if ask goes will. Told them to perform any recalls while they had the car (ac recall) Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 (edited) Not really, there are a few members here with the same issue. The problem is from a faulty PCV valve. The service bulletin was issued a few months ago. Either way Patsy will help you get this figured out. Most likely this car did not have the PCV recall done prior to the purchase at 30Kmi. It likely resulted in valves and plug in at least #4 cyl to be coated with burnt oil deposits and with the valves not seating properly and compression loss as a result. With a small VVT engine it is best practise to replace the entire head unit. Good lesson to others who are considering a used Spark...make sure the PCV recall was done as the defective PCV does not seem to last beyond 30Kmi. before it starts sending large amounts of oil to the intake and combustion area where the #4 is first inline to burn this off. I would say that when considering a used Spark, make sure the engine idles smoothly without audible cabin noise and if the PCV recall was done. This can be checked at the link below by entering the VIN#. https://recalls.gm.com/?evar18=GMcom#/ Edited December 4, 2014 by Retired old Gearhead Link to post Share on other sites
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