2021 Chevrolet Spark
Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 6 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-28
Engine
2 of 6 total reports mention: engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-24
Air bags
2 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-05
The contact owns a 2021Chevrolet Spark M2.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-08-13
Also filed under Seat belts
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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No way to open trunk without a key. No way to open trunk from inside the the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-12
Steering
1 of 6 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
2021 Chevrolet Spark — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Spark?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 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.