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2021 Chevrolet Spark

Verified August 31, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
0
none
MPG
33
combined

No recalls on record

No NHTSA safety recalls for this model year. Still verify the specific VIN, since campaigns can be issued at any time.

Vehicle Summary

2021 Chevrolet Spark

0 recalls
6 complaints
33 MPG combined

Before You Buy

No recall campaigns on record for this model year
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Review the 6 owner complaints on record
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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
0
Owner complaints
6
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

No recall campaigns on record

NHTSA has not issued a safety recall for this model year. That describes the model as built — it says nothing about how this particular car was maintained or repaired.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year.

No recalls on record

NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark. Recalls can be issued at any time — check the specific VIN before purchase.

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NHTSA crash-test ratings

NHTSA holds no crash-test rating for this model year.

Not every model year is tested. A missing rating is not a poor rating.

Fuel economy & emissions

EPA figures for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.

30

City

38

Hwy

33

Comb

Annual fuel cost
$1,850
Tailpipe CO₂
266 g/mi

How this compares

At 33 MPG combined, the 2021 Chevrolet Spark ranks 1st of 5 subcompact cars EPA rated for 2021 — 10 MPG better than the 23 MPG median for that group.

That places it in the upper third of its class. Fuel cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor against its direct rivals.

EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $1,850, $950 less than the $2,800 typical for the class. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is roughly $9,250, a $4,750 difference against a class-median vehicle.

Tailpipe CO₂ is 266 grams per mile — about 4 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.

Consumer complaints

6 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

6
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • AIR BAGS2
  • ENGINE2
  • FUEL SYSTEM1
  • STRUCTURE1

Notable Issues

6 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)2
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)2
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)1

Safety timeline

No dated safety events on record for this model year.

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Subcompact Cars
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
1.4L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

30

City

38

Hwy

33

Comb

Annual cost
$1,850
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

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