Chevrolet Spark years to avoid
The Chevrolet Spark years to avoid are 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
750
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2013–2022
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Spark years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | High complaint rate | 269 | |
| 2013 | High complaint rate | 224 | |
| 2015 | High complaint rate | 102 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 36 |
Every Spark year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 42 | 1 | |
| 2016avoid | 36 | 1 | |
| 2015avoid | 102 | 5 | |
| 2014avoid | 269 | 6 | |
| 2013avoid | 224 | 5 |
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Spark years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Spark years to avoid are 2014, 2013, 2015, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Spark?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Spark years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Spark have?
Across all model years, the Spark has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 750 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.