NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Spark

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

494

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

1,998

Active records

Filing history

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Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

44

Crashes

46

Fires

5

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Spark

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Operating state

227

Performance issue

134

Reporting mechanism

122

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

98

Condition issue

70

Engine behavior

68

Safety restraint issue

61

Braking behavior

46

Driver assistance issue

40

Noise

38

Vibration/harshness

38

Safety restraint behavior

36

Access/entry issue

25

Electrical issue

24

Fluid issue

24

HVAC behavior

21

Infotainment behavior

21

Starting behavior

21

Powering on/off behavior

19

Steering behavior

15

Lighting behavior

12

Thermal issue

12

Recent change

7

Smell

7

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

3

Ride/handling behavior

3

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed May 7, 2026


The contact owns a a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while on several occasions at various speeds, the transmission warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and turned off for approximately 30 mins and then restarted. The contact stated that after 30 minutes to an hour the failure reoccurred. The vehicle taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The…

2018 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Apr 23, 2026


Okay, I can press the gas and try to go one speed.And my car will go either way, too slow for that gear or way too fast.For that gear , I have almost been several wrecks , because it's either going too slow , went when i'm supposed to be going to certain speed or it's going to fast one supposed to be going to certain speed

2014 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Apr 4, 2026


The vehicle experiences intermittent loss of power and unstable acceleration while driving at normal speeds (approximately 45–55 mph). The vehicle will surge, hesitate, and fail to maintain consistent speed, creating an unsafe condition in traffic. While driving, the vehicle does not consistently respond to throttle input and may unexpectedly lose acceleration. This creates a risk of being rear-ended or being unable to safely merge into traffic. The condition occurs during normal driving and…

2014 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Apr 1, 2026


Without warning, car began to drop out of 5th gear while driving, entering Neutral at high speeds. This is a manual transmission and you can see the shifter physical move itself into 5th gear. Driver almost lost control of the vehicle out of surprise to what had just happened. When searching in Reddit, this appears to be a widespread issue for this year/make/model. Took to local Chevy for diagnostic, was told it would be a $7,500 repair to replace the transmission.

2015 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Mar 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Spark. The vehicle was purchased from a private seller. The contact became nauseated after driving the vehicle for the second time. The contact’s throat, chest, and eyes hurt, and his head was pulsating; the contact was unable to think clearly. No medical attention was received. The contact used an air quality meter to test the inside of the vehicle, which showed Seriously bad air quality,” but there was no odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed…

2014 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Feb 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the transmission was shifting hard. The diagnostic trouble codes: P0700 and P0841 were retrieved after the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The…

2022 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Feb 7, 2026


The hood came up while driving

2015 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Jan 12, 2026


INCIDENT SUMMARY In February 2025, while driving on the freeway, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The battery rapidly depleted without warning, causing the vehicle to decelerate dangerously in moving traffic. A Stabilitrak warning appeared on the display. I was fortunate to reach the shoulder safely, but this failure created an extremely hazardous situation that could have resulted in serious injury or death. Following this incident, the vehicle became completely…

2016 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Dec 10, 2025


While driving in early 2025, my 2016 Chevrolet Spark EV suddenly lost all ability to accelerate. The vehicle remained powered on but would not respond to the accelerator, and I was unable to fully shut it off. This created a safety hazard because I could not properly control or secure the vehicle, and it required towing. I replaced the 12V battery at my own expense. The issue briefly disappeared, but the same failure occurred again within weeks. The replacement 12V battery also failed to hold…

2021 CHEVROLET SPARK

Filed Dec 5, 2025


1 injured
Crash

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving through a bend in the road at 40 mph in the snow, the vehicle began to slide as they lost control. The contact ran over a road sign, which caused her to land in a ditch as the vehicle flipped onto its passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not seek medical attention but did suffer from two hematomas on her chest. The contact also suffered bruising to her right shoulder and pain on…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.