What's Wrong with the 4th Generation (2016–2021) Spark?

Spark owners have made 12 complaints about the 2016–2021 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 13th out of 80 Chevrolet generations in overall reliability, with some transmission and interior concerns.

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What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

4th Generation (2016–2021) Spark Key Numbers

  1. 3 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 12 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 13th in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 80 eligible generations.

Recent 4th Generation (2016–2021) Spark News

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