2020 Chevrolet Spark: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
19
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
10
Injuries
610.5
Severity index
Severity index 610.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 36.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 31.6% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 26.3% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 15.8% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 5.3% |
| TIRES | 1 | 5.3% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 5.3% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 | 5.3% |
The single most-reported system is AIR BAGS, cited in 7 of 19 complaints (36.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.