2020 Chevrolet Spark Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spark years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark. That ranks 6th out of 10 Spark model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 37%), typically at around 24,718 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 19owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 37% | 24,718 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 32% | 65,719 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 26% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 65,719 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 26 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 22,817 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Chevrolet Spark recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 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.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact exited the vehicle, unlatched the hood, and wiggled the battery cable, and the vehicle worked as intended. No warning light was…
The contact was a passenger in a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that, while the owner was driving at an undisclosed speed through an intersection, another vehicle failed to yield for a red light. As a result, the other vehicle collided with the passenger side front quarter panel of the…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the O2…
My 2020 Chevy Spark was hit from behind at a rate of 40-50 mph. The airbags did not employ. However, the vehicle that struck the car, all of its airbags deployed.
Other Chevrolet Spark years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Spark | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 Spark | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 Spark | 14 | 1 |
| 2018 Spark | 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 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.