The Lemon Index2017 Chevrolet Spark.
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark is better than average by owner complaints: 19 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 67, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 1 recall, and it gets 32 to 33 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Spark year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 29 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Spark year. 2017 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 2K to 40K miles on the car (19 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- airbags 2017
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.
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 709 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This preliminary informational bulletin provides information regarding the normal characteristic
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
Swirved to shoulder of the road came to a complete stop and curtin air bags deployed in standing position.
2017 Chevrolet Spark owner · NHTSA complaint 11097314
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.5× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 67; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Spark year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Spark problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (26%), brakes (26%) and transmission & drivetrain (21%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have?
1 safety recall (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark get?
32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Spark year is better than the 2017?
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