The Lemon Index

All cars · Chevrolet Spark · 2020

2020 Chevrolet Spark. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index48100 = average car
Complaints15NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold33,478U.S. model year
Per 100K sold45complaints
Year rank#4 of 9#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD30 / 38 / 33Regular$1,900
1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD29 / 38 / 33Regular$1,900

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,600 and 58,800 miles. Median 23,800, from 12 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags40%
Electrical33%
Steering7%
Automatic emergency braking7%
Seat belts7%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1962606

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 541

Chevy filed 541 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

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Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2017671922,589Airbags
201821523,602Fuel or ev drive system
201925831,281Airbags
2020481533,478Airbags
202111324,459Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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