What are some common issues with the Chevrolet Spark Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)?

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• Amy M Sep 3, 2020

  If the CVT transmission in your Chevy Spark is acting up, you may observe issues such as rough gear changes, slipping gears, delays, and reduced performance in your car.

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• April Adams Apr 14, 2023

  I recently bought a new 2022 Spark CVT with 3000 miles on it, and it's only been 3 months since I got it. I noticed that sometimes the transmission shifts hard when I start from a stop. It was actually really bad in the beginning, especially for the first 500 miles. I took it to the dealer twice, but they couldn't find any issues or error codes, and they said it's normal operation. Then I took my car to a Ford dealership and had a chat with the head mechanic there. He suggested that I reset the car's memory using a method he called the "Chevrolet method": Turn the ignition to the lights-only position, press the pedal all the way to the floor and hold it, turn off the ignition, release the pedal, and then don't touch anything for 10 minutes. After that, I restarted the car and drove gently for the first few trips. Ever since I did that, the issue has been completely resolved.

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• Terry L. Mar 1, 2022

  I'm experiencing issues with my transmission when trying to accelerate from a standstill. The dealer tells me there are no error codes indicating a problem, but as a car enthusiast, I can tell that there is definitely a transmission issue. My 2020 Spark only has 35,000 miles on it.

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