2017 Chevrolet Spark Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, and owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2017. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17199.
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2017 Chevrolet Spark have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 29,078 miles. Complaints peaked in 2017 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked or while driving at various speeds, the A/C was blowing out hot air. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2026 · Visibility
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark (Spark ACTIV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 32–33 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 29–30 / 37–38 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Spark model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Spark model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Spark | 5 | 146 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Spark | 6 | 172 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 5 | 76 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Spark | 1 | 28 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Spark | 1 | 29 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 9 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Spark | 1 | 14 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Spark | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2017 Chevrolet Spark
How do I know if my 2017 Chevrolet Spark has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2017 Chevrolet Spark; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 17V307000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.