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2018 Chevrolet SparkProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Spark, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 6, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Chevrolet Spark has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine30
Vehicle speed control30
Power train20
Fuel/propulsion system20
Service brakes20
Lane departure10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2018 Chevrolet Spark recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2018 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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  • Caution
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NHTSA crash tests

2018 Chevrolet Spark safety ratings

2018 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Okay, I can press the gas and try to go one speed.And my car will go either way, too slow for that gear or way too fast.For that gear, I have almost been several wrecks, because it's either going too slow, went when i'm supposed to be going to certain speed or it's going to fast one supposed to be…
Complaint 11733470 · Apr 23, 2026
WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE CAR CAN'T DECIDE IF IT WANTS TO MOVE OR NOT AND IT WILL JUST SIT AND REV AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS AS I AM PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC
Complaint 11307905 · Feb 8, 2020 · 2,000 miles
THIS IS A PERIODIC OCCURANCE WHEN GOING STARTING AT 0MPH AT ANY POINT DURING A TRIP. NORMALLY THE ENGINE WILL REV SMOOTHLY BUT THERE ARE TIMES WHEN GOING FROM A COMPLETE STOP TO GETTING TO AT LEAST 30MPH IT FEELS AS IF THE ENGINE IS JUST TAKING IN AIR AND IT JUST REVS UP AND THE CAR STARTS TO ROLL…
Complaint 11128735 · Sep 11, 2018 · 2,000 miles

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