Chevrolet Spark problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 201 owner complaints and 9 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Spark (2013–2022). The 2014 Spark has the most serious complaints, most often about transmission & drivetrain.

Complaints
201
Recalls
9
Model years
10
Worst year
2014

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Spark model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet Spark years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2014 Chevrolet Spark — 61 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  2. 2015 Chevrolet Spark — 44 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain
  3. 2013 Chevrolet Spark — 21 complaints; top problem: Body & Structure

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (6 complaints).

Every Chevrolet Spark model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 Spark31010Airbags
2021 Spark62030Engine
2020 Spark1962100Airbags
2019 Spark123021Airbags
2018 Spark60000Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Spark153031Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Spark141011Brakes
2015 Spark441125Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Spark612016Transmission & Drivetrain
2013 Spark210005Body & Structure

Most common Chevrolet Spark problem areas (all years)

  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    55 complaints
  • Electrical System
    40 complaints
  • Engine
    33 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    28 complaints
  • Airbags
    23 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    20 complaints
  • Brakes
    19 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    15 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    11 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    7 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Chevrolet Spark received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet Spark recalls

  • Recall 22V640000Aug 25, 2022120,688 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V774000Nov 1, 201812 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 17V307000May 9, 201755,068 vehiclesModel years 2016–2017

    Risk: In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V422000Jun 10, 201618,780 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  • Recall 16V257000Apr 28, 2016317,572 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft.

  • Recall 15V416000Jun 30, 201545,785 vehiclesModel years 2014–2015

    Risk: Without audible indicators, the driver may leave the key in the ignition, increasing the risk of theft. If a driver or front passenger does not buckle their seat belt, there would be no chime to remind them to fasten their seat belts. If a driver or passenger does not buckle their seat belt there is an increased risk that they will be injured in a crash.

  • Recall 14V593000Sep 24, 201489,294 vehiclesModel years 2013–2015

    Risk: If the secondary hood latch corrodes causing the latch to be stuck out of position, and the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V440000Jul 21, 20141,919 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2014

    Risk: If the lower control arm bolts are not tightened properly, the lower control arm may separate from the steering knuckle while driving, causing a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V298000Jun 6, 201461 vehiclesModel years 2013

    Risk: If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology