2020 Chevrolet Spark
Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 146 |
| 2014 | 172 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
7 of 20 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2025-10-29
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, 2023-09-26
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, 2021-04-17
Electrical system
6 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.
Engine
3 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2024-08-29
Tires
1 of 20 total reports mentions: tires.
Steering
1 of 20 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 Chevrolet Spark — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
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 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.