Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Spark, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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2014
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2022
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2014 Chevrolet Spark - 134 complaints in its first 8 years (172 to date)
- 2013 Chevrolet Spark - 132 complaints in its first 8 years (146 to date)
- 2015 Chevrolet Spark - 55 complaints in its first 8 years (76 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2016 Chevrolet Spark - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (28 to date)
- 2017 Chevrolet Spark - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (29 to date)
- 2015 Chevrolet Spark - 55 complaints in its first 8 years (76 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Chevrolet Spark | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Spark | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Spark | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Spark | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Spark | 29 | 27 | 1 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 28 | 26 | 1 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 76 | 55 | 5 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 172 | 134 | 6 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 146 | 132 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V640000 | 2013-2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark EV vehicles. |
| 18V774000 | 2019 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. |
| 17V307000 | 2016-2017 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while... |
| 16V422000 | 2013-2015 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax, and 2013-2015 Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media radio. |
| 16V257000 | 2013-2015 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Chevrolet Sonic and Trax vehicles and 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles equipped with a Bring Your Own Media... |
| 15V416000 | 2014-2015 | Equipment | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 20, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles... |
| 14V593000 | 2013-2015 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured January 17, 2012, to July 29, 2014. |
| 14V440000DO NOT DRIVE | 2014 | Suspension | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Spark vehicles manufactured from May 7, 2014, to May 26, 2014. |
| 14V298000 | 2013 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December... |