The Lemon Index2015 Chevrolet Spark.
The 2015 Chevrolet Spark is better than average by owner complaints: 24 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 69, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, and it has 5 recalls. The best Chevrolet Spark year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 84 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Spark year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 55K miles on the car (46 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- latches/locks/linkages 2022
The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot, preventing the hood latch from properly engaging.
- electrical 2016
The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver fails to fasten their seatbelt or if the driver leaves the key in the ignition.
- equipment 2016
The affected radios may fail to provide an audible warning chime when the driver, after turning off the ignition and leaving the key in the cylinder, waits 10 minutes or longer to open the door.
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- equipment 2015
In the affected vehicles, equipped with the base radio and OnStar, the radio may lock up due to a software issue, causing the display to go blank and all audio functions to cease.
- latches/locks/linkages 2014
The secondary hood latch may prematurely corrode at the latch pivot causing the striker to get stuck out of position, preventing it from properly engaging the hood latch.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 1402 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This preliminary informational bulletin adds the 2015 model year to information regarding the…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Spark Ev 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $650–1950 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
There was a "service stabiltrac" warning followed immediately by a "service brake assist" warning message. Immediately afterwards there was a total brake failure while in motion on a highway (approx. 50-60 mph).
2015 Chevrolet Spark owner · NHTSA complaint 10945276
More owner reports
There was a "service brake assist" warning that flashed and immediately afterwards there was a brake failure while in motion. The brake pedal went down to the floor and we were unable to stop on a city street.
NHTSA complaint 10945275
Quick answers
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 69; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Spark year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2015 Chevrolet Spark problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (21%), fuel or ev drive system (17%) and transmission & drivetrain (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark have?
5 safety recalls (latest: latches/locks/linkages). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Spark safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2015 Chevrolet Spark problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 12,800 and 55,300 miles. The middle report was at 30,000 miles, from 46 complaints.
Does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 17% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2015 Chevrolet Spark cost in fuel a year?
About $650 to $1950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Chevrolet Spark year is better than the 2015?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2018 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works