The Lemon Index2020 Chevrolet Spark.
The 2020 Chevrolet Spark is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 15 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 48, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 0 recalls, 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 19 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Spark year. 2020 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 6K to 58K miles on the car (12 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
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 541 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulleting provides Wiring, Terminal and Connector Repair Information including how to…
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
Vehicle caught on fire from the inside somewhere towards the driver side in dash. Instrument cluster and dash completely burnt. Entire inside interior of car burnt
2020 Chevrolet Spark owner · NHTSA complaint 11541052
More owner reports
Vehicle #1 heading southbound then cross lanes and ture abruptly eastward into ongoing traffic of vehicle #2 northbound lane. Both vehicle's collided and vehicle #2 air bag's did not deploy during impact.
NHTSA complaint 11408559
I sent this unit to the dealership to have a key programmed but they can't program the key. They said they need further information to program a key. Please advise.
NHTSA complaint 11351187
Quick answers
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.1× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 48; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Spark year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2020 Chevrolet Spark problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (40%), electrical (33%) and steering (7%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark get?
32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Spark year is better than the 2020?
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