2018 Chevrolet Spark reliability
The 2018 Chevrolet Spark has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Spark years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 9), then Speed control (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).
The 2017 Spark has 29 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2019 has 14 complaints, 3 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Chevrolet Spark. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (9 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"This is the third time while driving that my brakes have simply just gone out. It’s usually on the freeway while at high speeds and I’m nearly not able to stop. This is the third time in three years. No lights come on…"
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"AT A COMPLETE STOP.. IT SEEMS LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT ACCELERATE"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2018 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Spark | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 38 | 33 MPG | $1950 |
| Spark | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 39 | 33 MPG | $1950 |
| Spark ACTIV | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 30 | 37 | 33 MPG | $1950 |
| Spark ACTIV | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Manual 5-speed | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 38 | 32 MPG | $2050 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 14V-593 covers certain 2013-2015 Chevrolet Spark vehicles: the secondary hood latch may prematurely wear, which can allow the hood to open while driving. Dealers replace the secondary latch. Separately, recalls 15V-416, 16V-257, and 16V-422 address Bring Your Own Media radios on certain Spark (and Sonic/Trax) vehicles that may fail to provide an audible warning for rear-park assist or other chimes; dealers update radio software or replace units per the campaign. Recall 17V-307 covers certain 2016-2017 Spark vehicles for FMVSS 208 occupant-crash protection: with an improperly seated, unbelted young child in the front passenger seat, passenger air-bag deployment may injure the occupant's neck; dealers replace the passenger air-bag module. The US catalog on this site includes Spark through 2022.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
The 2018 Chevrolet Spark has 9 complaints with NHTSA after 9 years, or 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Spark years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2018 Chevrolet Spark?
The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 9), then Speed control (3) and Fuel and propulsion system (2).
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Spark more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2017 Spark has 29 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2019 has 14 complaints, 3 per year. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2017. The 2018 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019.
Has the 2018 Chevrolet Spark been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Spark with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2018 Chevrolet Spark get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Chevrolet Spark is 32.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Chevrolet Spark take?
5W-20 (1.2L) meeting dexos1 is the common fill on the US third-gen years here.
When did Chevrolet stop selling the Spark in the US?
The US catalog includes model years through 2022; there is no 2023+ Spark year in vPIC for this site.
What does recall 14V-593 cover on early Spark?
Certain 2013-2015 Spark vehicles: the secondary hood latch may prematurely wear, which can allow the hood to open while driving. Dealers replace the secondary latch.