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Oil Filters Maintenance Fluids Parts Torque Value Costs Recalls TSBs The 2013 Chevrolet Spark takes 5W-30 Conventional with a total capacity of 3.5 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 15mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 25 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the ACDelco PF64, with 2 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 5 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
Data last verified: April 30, 2026
Quick DIY Tips for the 2013 Chevrolet Spark Torque your drain plug to 25 Nm (18 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (ACDelco PF64) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-30 Conventional as specified by Chevrolet — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval.
Maintenance schedule Choose interval 5,000 miles 7,500 miles 10,000 miles 15,000 miles 20,000 miles 30,000 miles 50,000 miles 60,000 miles 90,000 miles 100,000 miles Select a mileage interval above to see scheduled maintenance items.
Safety recalls5 14V298000
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.
14V593000
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.
16V257000
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114 "Theft Protection."
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Technical Service Bulletins1179 All categories ENGINE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER SUSPENSION EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE WHEELS SEAT BELTS POWER TRAIN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM BACK OVER PREVENTION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH STEERING UNKNOWN OR OTHER AIR BAGS EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY TIRES SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER STRUCTURE:BODY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER EXTERIOR LIGHTING COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:CONTROLS EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL STRUCTURE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS SERVICE BRAKES FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID SEATS FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) TIRES:BEAD PARKING BRAKE WHEELS:RIM SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) TIRES:SIDEWALL FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
PIP5540E ENGINE 2019-10-14
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance.
PIP-5101 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2013-03-01
CHEVROLET: DTC CODE P0705 THIS CAUSES INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT. *KB
SB12-08-132-001A ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2013-04-01
GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE AND NO PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFIED. MODELS YEARS 2010-2014 TRUCKS AND PASSENGER. NO MODELS. *PE
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