2017 Chevrolet Spark Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark.

20162018
Complaints
42
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2017 Chevrolet Spark Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#18 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:51,350 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:36,718 mi
Crash-related:3
#35 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:13,435 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark.

Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
51,350
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
36,718
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
13,435
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,214
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Spark

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~55,068 vehicles.

17V307000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~55,068 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2017 Chevrolet Spark — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has 42 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (8 complaints, avg 51,350 mi); Brakes (7 complaints, avg 36,718 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 13,435 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 34,843 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 55,068 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Spark reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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