This page covers 1 recall, 27 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark.
33 mpg combined
7.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark cluster most around the brake system and powertrain. On the brake side, owners describe the pedal going suddenly hard and unresponsive, sometimes accompanied by a loud pop, leaving them unable to stop normally. A loss of brake vacuum is a recurring detail in these reports. On the powertrain side, owners frequently report shuddering and jerking during acceleration, typically at highway speeds above 50 mph, along with intermittent check engine light illumination. The transmission behavior draws particular attention, with owners describing the CVT or automatic hesitating, hunting between gears, and producing noticeable jolts. Electrical issues, flickering dashboard lights, repeated theft-mode activation, and battery drain, show up in a smaller cluster of reports, sometimes alongside brake or engine concerns on higher-mileage examples.
27
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may deploy with excessive force during a crash, potentially injuring a child's neck if they are sitting improperly or without a seat belt.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
