repaired · 2018 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash with a frontal air bag deployment, an unbelted child in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury.
2017 Chevrolet SparkProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 17V-307 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Spark has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
5Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
4Engine
3Visibility/wiper
1Seats
1Steering
1Suspension
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 3 |
| Air bags | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Chevrolet Spark recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Spark year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Spark median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Chevrolet Spark safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Spark owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My transmission has been acting up like other stated where it will rev the motor high and then jerk and shift hard. There are no recalls for it when there are known issues with the transmission for the 2017. I was driving down the road and went to stop and my brakes were very hard and almost had to…
When the car reaches a certain speed (50 mph plus) it jerks and jolts. The engine light is on and a P-code is present. Each mechanic says something different.
I feel that there are issues with the transmissions on the 2017 Chevy spark. I noticed that there have been complaints in years such as 2014 and 2019. I find that my 2017 exhibits exact same transmission issues as years that came before or after. Lots of indecision with the car about whether to…
Own a 2017 Spark?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.