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Chevrolet Spark EV years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 25 complaints about the Chevrolet Spark EV since 2014, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2016 model year has 14 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
25
Recalls
3
Worst year
2016
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2014-2016

Chevrolet Spark EV years to avoid

No model year of the Chevrolet Spark EV stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Chevrolet Spark EV years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Chevrolet Spark EV complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201420152016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Chevrolet Spark EV problems

All model years combined.

  • Brakes
    18
  • Driver assistance
    4
  • Airbags
    4
  • Transmission
    2
  • Seats
    1

Chevrolet Spark EV problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-14Brakes3,00622
2015-7Brakes13,00030
2014-4Brakes30

Recalls 3

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Chevrolet Spark EV 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 EV

What years of the Chevrolet Spark EV should you avoid?

No single model year of the Chevrolet Spark EV has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Spark EV?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Spark EV?

Brakes, with 18 complaints across all years, followed by driver assistance (4) and airbags (4).

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark EV have?

3 recalls between 2014 and 2016. The 2015 model year has the most, with 3.

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