Chevrolet Spark common problems
Owners of 2015–2022 Chevrolet Spark vehicles have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (60% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 204
- Owner complaints
- 8
- Recall campaigns
- 25
- Crash-related reports
- 33
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 8 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2015 spark
A hood latch failure can result in the vehicle's hood opening unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened2016 spark
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall2019 spark
If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Recall2016 spark
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.
- Recall2017 spark
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.
- Recall2015 spark
Without audible indicators, the driver may not fasten their seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Chevrolet Spark problems?
- Across 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2022 Chevrolet Spark vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (60%), airbags (34%), visibility (2%).
- Which Chevrolet Spark model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Chevrolet Spark has the most owner complaints, with 83 filed.
- Are Chevrolet Spark problems dangerous?
- Of the 204 complaints on record, 25 mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 33 mention an injury. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (83). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.