MYRModel Year Report

2020 Chevrolet Spark

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2020 Chevrolet Spark
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:57:22.010Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Spark Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 2013: 146 complaints 2013 2014: 171 complaints 2015: 76 complaints 2015 2016: 28 complaints 2017: 28 complaints 2017 2018: 9 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 19 complaints 2020 2021: 6 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2022
2020: 19 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013146
2014171
201576
201628
201728
20189
201914
202019
20216
20223

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

7 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251029

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 ODI report, 20230926

VEHICLE #1 HEADING SOUTHBOUND THEN CROSS LANES AND TURE ABRUPTLY EASTWARD INTO ONGOING TRAFFIC OF VEHICLE #2 NORTHBOUND LANE. BOTH VEHICLE'S COLLIDED AND VEHICLE #2 AIR BAG'S DID NOT DEPLOY DURING IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210417

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

4 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
ENGINE

3 of 19 total reports mention: engine.

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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, but the failure persisted.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240829

TIRES

1 of 19 total reports mentions: tires.

STEERING

1 of 19 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Chevrolet Spark — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Spark reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Spark?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.