2021 Chevrolet Spark Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 5, 2025 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Spark years
Not enough data 9th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Spark. That ranks 9th out of 10 Spark model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 31,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark (M400) Facelift in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2021 Chevrolet Spark problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~31,000 mi
Engine2
Fuel/propulsion System2
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1 · ~2,000 mi
Steering1
Structure1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags233%31,000——
Engine233%———
Fuel/propulsion System233%———
Electrical System117%———
Power Train117%———
Seat Belts117%2,000——
Steering117%———
Structure117%———
Unknown or Other117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 3 complaints
2021: 2202122024: 1202412025: 320253

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2021 Chevrolet Spark recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving through a bend in the road at 40 mph in the snow, the vehicle began to slide as they lost control. The contact ran over a road sign, which caused her to land in a ditch as the vehicle flipped onto its passenger side. The…

Air Bags · received Dec 5, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11703209

I lease a car through carvana, and they informed me that the car was safe and properly inspected. In the first 2 weeks, I took the chevrolet to a certified dealership for a routine inspection. I was informed that the vehicle has severe mechanical and electrical issues. The enginee needs to be…

Engine · received Apr 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11656467

I lease a car through Carvana, and they informed me that the car was safe and properly inspected. In the first 2 weeks, I took the Chevrolet to a certified dealership for a routine inspection. I was informed that the vehicle has severe mechanical and electrical issues. The engine needs to be…

Engine · received Apr 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11656556

Purchased car new, Dec 2021. Drive infrequently because my work under 5 miles away and I go into the office x2/week. Car has approx 14500 on it. Last week the car would not start. Smelled like gasoline. Called Chevy and they towed it under the bumper to bumper warranty to nearest Chevy dealership…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jun 28, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11597430

The contact owns a 2021Chevrolet Spark M2. The contact stated while stopped at a red light when the contact was struck from behind launching the vehicle off the ground and moving forward 30ft into the rear driver side of a third vehicle in the middle of the intersection. This resulted in none of…

Air Bags · received Aug 13, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11429041

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?

Owners most often report air bags, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Chevrolet Spark?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.