2018 Chevrolet Spark Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spark years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Spark. That ranks 8th out of 10 Spark model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 33% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 33% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 22% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 22% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Chevrolet Spark recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark.
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.
I have received a Code 95 error message for my 2018 Chevrolet Spark, which per the GM owner's manual means that there is an air bag problem. But, the alert does not appear consistently when operated. When driving, it does not appear. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or…
Okay, I can press the gas and try to go one speed.And my car will go either way, too slow for that gear or way too fast.For that gear , I have almost been several wrecks , because it's either going too slow , went when i'm supposed to be going to certain speed or it's going to fast one supposed to…
The contact's husband owns a 2018 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that the brake booster failed while driving at various speeds on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer yearly for the brake booster repair since the initial failure; however, the most recent failure occurred…
This is the third time while driving that my brakes have simply just gone out. Itâs usually on the freeway while at high speeds and Iâm nearly not able to stop. This is the third time in three years. No lights come on on the dashboard and no warnings happened at all the brakes just simply…
At a complete stop.. It seems like it doesn't want accelerate
Other Chevrolet Spark years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Spark | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Spark | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Spark | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Spark | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 Spark | 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 2018 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners most often report engine, vehicle speed control, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Chevrolet Spark?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.