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2017 Chevrolet Spark Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
17%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
9,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Chevrolet Spark, 17% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had taken my Spark for a oil change in april 2017, I had asked to check , replace filters, check and top off all fluids, tire rotation. After all this , I noticed my brakes were squeaking when I move forward slowly. It was recently recall for it's passenger air bag. I'm afraid my brakes will be defected.”

NHTSA complaint #11020218, filed 2017-08, 5,500 miles

“During morning rush hour on the highway, (I was driving in the left lane), traveling around 50mph. I was about 3 car lengths behind, when the vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly, and promptly drove away. I slammed my brakes to the floor and simultaneously swerved to the emergency lane to avoid an impact. With both of my feet on the brake pedal, my car kept sliding like it was on ice for around 80 feet, because the ABS system failed. The only thing that stopped me were the 2 vehicles that were illegally parked in the emergency lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11331148, filed 2020-06, 34,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an embankment. The driver side air bag did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the torso, head and neck. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The vehicle was destroyed the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,240. Updated 05/09/17”

NHTSA complaint #10956035, filed 2017-02, 1,240 miles

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021233%
2020735%
2019750%
2018111%
2017517%
201627%
201556%
2014138%
2013139%

Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Spark

Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Spark

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology