Chevrolet Spark years to avoid
Every Chevrolet Spark model year on file (2013-2020), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2020
Worst year on file
148.7
Severity index
Air Bags
Most-reported system
2013
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 Chevrolet Spark | 148.7 High | 19 | Air Bags |
| 2 | 2017 Chevrolet Spark | 100.0 High | 29 | Power Train |
| 3 | 2019 Chevrolet Spark | 88.6 High | 14 | Air Bags |
| 4 | 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 80.3 High | 83 | Power Train |
| 5 | 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 67.0 Medium | 176 | Engine |
| 6 | 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 66.9 Medium | 42 | Service Brakes |
| 7 | 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 56.5 Medium | 146 | Engine |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Chevrolet Spark complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 146 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 56.5 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2014 | 176 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 67.0 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2015 | 83 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80.3 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2016 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 66.9 Medium | SERVICE BRAKES |
| 2017 | 29 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 100.0 High | POWER TRAIN |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 88.6 High | AIR BAGS |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 148.7 High | AIR BAGS |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.