Chevrolet Spark years to avoid
More than twice the Spark's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Spark years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Spark complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Spark problems
All model years combined.
- Transmission125
- Engine124
- Electrical101
- Airbags56
- Acceleration51
- Brakes48
- Fuel system45
- Body26
- Locks22
- Driver assistance18
- Steering17
- Seat belts14
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95 | 3 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 92 | 6 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2020 | 72 | 20 | Airbags | 24,718 | 0 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2019 | 78 | 14 | Airbags | 35,000 | 1 | 4 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 90 | 9 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2017 | 70 | 29 | Transmission | 13,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 75 | 29 | Brakes | 42,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 37 | 77 | Transmission | 35,582 | 5 | 4 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 7 | 172 | Engine | 47,000 | 6 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 14 | 146 | Engine | 28,500 | 5 | 10 | Avoid |
Recalls 9
Chevrolet Spark warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
Questions about the Chevrolet Spark
What years of the Chevrolet Spark should you avoid?
2013, 2014 and 2015. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Spark's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 172, mostly about engine and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Spark?
2018, 2019 and 2020 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (9, 14 and 20).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Spark?
Transmission, with 125 complaints across all years, followed by engine (124) and electrical (101).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark have?
9 recalls between 2013 and 2022. The 2014 model year has the most, with 6.
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