Hatchback · Gas
Chevrolet Spark 2016-2022
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- Price
- $12,660–$17,700
- MPG
- 34
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
Rock-bottom pricing and thrifty running costs make an honest city car, while 98 hp and a tiny four-seat cabin keep it strictly urban.
Recalled far less often than cars of the same model years; 1 of its 4 recalls was serious. About 8% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $1,900 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 76% of cars we track.
11.1 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the hatchbacks we track.
Four-seat microcar packaging; rear seats and 11.1 cu ft cargo are strictly occasional-use.
98 hp and city-car gearing; nimble in traffic, out of its depth beyond it.
Standard 7-inch touchscreen with CarPlay was startling at the price; everything else is minimal.
Short wheelbase, thin seats, and lots of noise; comfort is not the mission.
Typical resale value for a hatchback.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls5 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
5 recalls · 4 common complaint areas across 2016–2020
- Brakes — 19 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Air bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module (2019)
- Powertrain — 8 complaints (2017)
2022
No recorded issues.
2021
No recorded issues.
2020
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact exited the vehicle, unlatched the hood, and wiggled the battery cable, and the vehicle worked as intended. No warning light was il
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact was a passenger in a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that, while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed through an intersection, another vehicle failed to yield for a red light. As a result, the other vehicle collided with the passenger side front quarter panel of the veh
2019
- RecallAir bags; air bags: air bag/restraint control module18V774000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the contact had lost consciousness. The contact stated that an emergency services vehicle was behind her and had observed her go through an intersection, crash through and guardrail, and roll dow
2018
No recorded issues.
2017
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V307000
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 in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these ve
- Complaint clusterPowertrain8 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
My transmission has been acting up like other stated where it will rev the motor high and then jerk and shift hard. There are no recalls for it when there are known issues with the transmission for the 2017. I was driving down the road and went to stop and my brakes were very hard and almost had
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
DURING MORNING RUSH HOUR ON THE HIGHWAY, (I WAS DRIVING IN THE LEFT LANE), TRAVELING AROUND 50MPH. I WAS ABOUT 3 CAR LENGTHS BEHIND, WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED ABRUPTLY, AND PROMPTLY DROVE AWAY. I SLAMMED MY BRAKES TO THE FLOOR AND SIMULTANEOUSLY SWERVED TO THE EMERGENCY LANE TO AVOID A
2016
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner16V651000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Poli
- RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V307000
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 in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these ve
- RecallAirbags: frontal; air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive; seat belts: pretensioner17V437000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Subur
- Complaint clusterBrakes19 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving downhill with the car in L on a highway and brakes failed. I could not engage the brakes at all but somehow the car slowed to a stop and I managed to pull into a parking spot and park. Two lights came on: Service Intellitrak and Service Brake Assist. The car has been inspected by the C
- Complaint clusterAirbags5 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2016 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle was T-bone crashed into on the driver's side by a second vehicle. During the crash, the driver-side curtain air bags did not immediately deploy. The contact indicated that the air bag de
Cost to own$14,100 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$12,660–$17,700
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,900/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
31
Highway MPG
40
Combined MPG
34
Horsepower
98 hp
Doors
4
Cargo volume
11.1 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
27.2 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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