2017 Chevrolet Spark Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spark years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Spark. That ranks 4th out of 10 Spark model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (9 complaints, 31%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 6 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 29owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Spark problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | 31% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 28% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 17% | 9,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 17% | 27,214 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 14% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 10% | 14,044 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 14,044 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 120 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 5,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 5,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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."
Risk: In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My transmission has been acting up like other stated where it will rev the motor high and then jerk and shift hard. There are no recalls for it when there are known issues with the transmission for the 2017. I was driving down the road and went to stop and my brakes were very hard and almost had to…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at various speeds, the A/C was blowing out hot air. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the air conditioning hose was leaking and the condenser…
When the car reaches a certain speed (50 mph plus) it jerks and jolts. The engine light is on and a P-code is present. Each mechanic says something different.
I feel that there are issues with the transmissions on the 2017 Chevy spark. I noticed that there have been complaints in years such as 2014 and 2019. I find that my 2017 exhibits exact same transmission issues as years that came before or after. Lots of indecision with the car about whether to…
vehicle brakes went out suddenly after hearing a loud POP sound...brakes wouldn't respond and pedal hard, ran off road and could only glide to a roll stop and not really then...fortunately a repair shop adjacent so drove their and rolled stop. initial look shop advised vacuum pump needs to be…
Other Chevrolet Spark years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Spark | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Spark | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Spark | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Spark | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 Spark | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 1 |
| 2016 Spark | 28 | 1 |
| 2015 Spark | 76 | 5 |
| 2014 Spark | 172 | 6 |
| 2013 Spark | 146 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Spark?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Chevrolet Spark a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spark model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.