2020 Chevrolet Spark reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2020 Chevrolet Spark holds 19 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 3 per year. Spark years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 19), then Electrical system (6) and Engine (3). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
The 2019 Spark has 14 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 6 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
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 2020 Chevrolet Spark. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (19 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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,…"
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"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…"
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"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,…"
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"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."
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 38 | 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 | 37 | 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 2020 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2020 Chevrolet Spark holds 19 complaints after 7 years, a rate of 3 per year. Spark years here cluster close together — the other years’ median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (7 of 19), then Electrical system (6) and Engine (3). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 6 that report an injury.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Spark more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2019 Spark has 14 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2021 has 6 complaints, 1 per year. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has more complaints per year than the 2021.
Has the 2020 Chevrolet Spark been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Spark with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2020 Chevrolet Spark get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 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.