Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 42 complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V3070002017-09-05

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Chevrolet Spark vehicles. In the event of a crash, if a young child is seated improperly and not wearing a seat belt while in the front passenger seat, deployment of the front passenger air bag may injure the occupant's neck. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 42 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes problems are the most common for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes18

02Air Bags5

03Electrical System3

04Power Train2

05Visibility/wiper2

42 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Spark Fuel Economy

33–119mpg combined

30-128city

39-109hwy

$650-$2,050/yr

The 2016 Chevrolet Spark delivers 33 to 119 MPG combined across 3 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Spark EV - Automatic (A1)

119mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

128 city109 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Spark - Automatic (variable gear ratios)

34mpg

1.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

31 city40 hwy~$2,000/yr8/10 Clean

Spark - Manual 5-spd

33mpg

1.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city39 hwy~$2,050/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Chevrolet Spark

33States

30%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 33 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

4711%

FLFlorida

4511%

ILIllinois

307%

CACalifornia

277%

PAPennsylvania

195%

INIndiana

164%

WAWashington

164%

OROregon

143%

MOMissouri

143%

OHOhio

133%

DCWashington DC

123%

NCNorth Carolina

123%

MIMichigan

113%

MDMaryland

102%

AZArizona

102%

GAGeorgia

102%

UTUtah

92%

COColorado

92%

OKOklahoma

92%

TNTennessee

72%

DE6

VA5

WI5

KY5

MN4

NH4

VT4

NV4

SC4

MA3

NJ3

NM3

KS3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

2016 Chevrolet Spark Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Spark a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Chevrolet Spark. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

You'll get between 33 and 119 MPG combined from the 2016 Chevrolet Spark, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Spark?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 42 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.