2015–2022 · 8 model years · 12 recalls

Chevrolet Spark problems by year

We don't rate the Chevrolet Spark yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2015 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (113). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Transmission & drivetrain40
Brakes33
Airbags & seat belts31
Body, glass & interior29
Engine & cooling20
Driver-assist & stability19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2022.

Every Chevrolet Spark year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2022 SparkNot rated yet5033
2021 SparkNot rated yet12033
2020 SparkNot rated yet27033
2019 SparkNot rated yet20133
2018 SparkNot rated yet15033
2017 SparkNot rated yet45133
2016 SparkNot rated yet503119
2015 SparkNot rated yet1137119

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Chevrolet Spark problems?

Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, brakes, airbags & seat belts.

Which Chevrolet Spark year has the most recalls?

The 2015, with 7 recalls on record with NHTSA.