The Lemon Index

All cars · Chevrolet Spark · 2021

2021 Chevrolet Spark. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index11100 = average car
Complaints3NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold24,459U.S. model year
Per 100K sold12complaints
Year rank#1 of 9#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD29 / 38 / 33Regular$1,900
1.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD30 / 37 / 33Regular$1,900

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

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Body structure33%
Airbags33%
Seat belts33%
Fuel or ev drive system33%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
620201

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 454

Chevy filed 454 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak…

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
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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