ChevySparkCurse2014 0 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I decided to join this forum in search of guidance to shed some much needed light in the painful past 3 years of constant recalls and dealership visits regarding my Chevy Spark 2014 . Just recently I noticed a leak coming from the front passenger side . After taking the vehicle to get diagnosed , turns out the coolant hose was leaking. I was shocked to hear this , yet another mishap involving this car . No where does it state in the maintence schedule , something like this is suppose to happen . My car also has 50k miles on it . Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation like this ? Can anyone tell me whatelse I should look forward to ? The dealership is the only place I allow to get my oil changed and routinely checked , this really came to me as a surprise , how did they miss this , yet another fire hole in my pocket , 287 dollars worth this month . A couple of months ago , it’s 250 regarding a battery replacement . My significant other happens to have purchased 2014 Toyota Camry and he has yet to take the vehicle in for anything , only oil changes . He happens to also work for the Chronicle for the city and finds this just as peculiar as I . Can someone share anything ?! Please and thank you . Side note ! Does anyone know more information regarding the 2015 class action settlement for this particular model , 2014 Chevy Spark . Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby MSME 100 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 How much did your significant other paid for that Camry? I recently bought a new 2017 Spark which was listed for $14k, was discounted thousands of dollars, aprox $3000. So net $11,000. I bet I can buy 2 Sparks and have money left over from a Camry purchase. Also, try to find a NON-dealer shop for such things as hose changes, brake jobs, etc after warranty expires. Link to post Share on other sites
ChevySparkCurse2014 0 Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 I thought of doing that but with the amount of times this car has had me in and out the dealership , and having to use other forms of transportation for work , etc ..I’m hesitant of other repair places option . I want the dealership to have documents of everything . I feel this time and money should be accounted for in some imaginary bill statement . Anywho , there was one time , the coolant resovior was leaking , about a year ago . The dealership replaced this and a few other radiator components . So I just found this incident a bit weird , I also understand I may be just a bit too concerned . I paid 14k back in 2014 and in total with the back loan , a high 15k. But shoot , if I knew of this future , I’d gladly invest the extra 4K pfor a different brand and model . I’d rather have a trustworthy vehicle than not knowing or how many Lyfts it takes to kill a working citizens bank account . Working as a substitute teacher in a big city , where commute is 10 min or more , no less , does not help this situation , makes it worse . Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Dockrey 97 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) I too have had the coolant issue. Its the coolant tank thats the issue. I bet yours failed a second time or they didn't get a hose right when they replaced the tank. Seems all of the 13-15's had the issue. Cost me $35 plus ten minutes of my time. The battery is just a maintenance issue. All batteries go bad. I replaced mine last winter for $110 from Autozone. It is the exact same battery that you purchased from the dealer. It is stamped Made in South Korea. Other then those two things I have had no other issues. I just turned 60,000 miles. Its all part of car ownership. I have had cars far worse then this. I know of no class action lawsuit for the Sparks. I just Googled it and couldn't find anything on it either. Edited October 19, 2017 by Ray Dockrey Link to post Share on other sites
DeliveryDashcam 1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I also had to replace the coolant tank 40k miles ago i'm now at 109k miles. That was my only issue with the car besides regular wear and tear Link to post Share on other sites
DeliveryDashcam 1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I also had to replace the coolant tank 40k miles ago i'm now at 109k miles. That was my only issue with the car besides regular wear and tear Link to post Share on other sites
DeliveryDashcam 1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I also had to replace the coolant tank 40k miles ago i'm now at 109k miles. That was my only issue with the car besides regular wear and tear Link to post Share on other sites
DeliveryDashcam 1 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I also had to replace the coolant tank 40k miles ago i'm now at 109k miles. That was my only issue with the car besides regular wear and tear. Link to post Share on other sites
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