Worst 2017 Chevrolet Spark Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | 1 | — | 51,350 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 3 | — | 36,718 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 13,435 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 27,214 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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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.
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?
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
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Does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
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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