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2017 Chevrolet Spark Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 28 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2017 Chevrolet Spark

The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
28
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Chevrolet Spark (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V307000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Chevrolet Spark

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
7
Air Bags
5
Service Brakes
4
Electrical System
2
Engine
2
Visibility
1
Suspension
1
Seats
1
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Chevrolet Spark — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 146 complaints 2014 175 complaints 2015 83 complaints 2016 42 complaints 2017 28 complaints 2018 9 complaints 2019 14 complaints 2020 19 complaints 2021 6 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2014 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2018 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Chevrolet Spark

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Chevrolet Spark has 1 recall and 28 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have?
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark are: Power Train, Air Bags, Service Brakes, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Spark safe to buy?
The 2017 Chevrolet Spark has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Spark should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Spark are: 2011, 2012, 2018. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2014.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.