Chevrolet SparkModel year report

2020 Chevrolet Spark Problems

Shade compares each year’s NHTSA complaints with a typical Chevrolet Spark year, allowing for the era and time on the road: darker means more. Unshaded years are too new, too old or have too few complaints to compare.

Complaints: 20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 23,768miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 0campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating: —no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy: 33 mpgcombined, 1.4L 4-cyl FWD · 30 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The part named most often is air bags, with 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by electrical system (6) and other or unknown (5). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 23,768 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 540 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 103 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Air bags7 35%
Electrical system6 30%
Other or unknown5 25%
Engine3 15%
Brakes1 5.0%
Forward collision avoidance1 5.0%
Fuel system1 5.0%
Seat belts1 5.0%
Steering1 5.0%
Tires1 5.0%

Example complaints

Air bags: “Vehicle #1 heading southbound then cross lanes and ture abruptly eastward into ongoing traffic of vehicle #2 northbound lane. Both vehicle's collided and vehicle #2 air bag's did not deploy during impact.”

NHTSA complaint #11408559, filed 2021-04, 24,718 miles

Electrical system: “Our car broke down on 07/08/2021 and went into the shop on 07/12/2021. It was eventually determined the engine had to be replaced. The car was in the shop until 09/02/2021. The following day during a test drive I noticed some minor, unusual response, almost unnoticeable, from the brakes, but there were no warning lights or messages. I connected a code reader and received the following codes: U0422, U0151, and C0800. I think all of them are sent by the ECU and involve communication problems with the ABS and the restraint systems, but yet, no warnings. I took it back to the shop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11436014, filed 2021-10

Other or unknown: “Trunk divider opens randomly blocking rear window randomly will have to park and get out open hatch and put it back down definitely a hazard if one uses there rear view mirror as it blocks the window completely need to figure out how to make it stay down or simply remove the piece all together! It has happened many times car now has 3000 miles and any speed!”

NHTSA complaint #11399529, filed 2021-03, 2,500 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. An unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the O2 sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The mechanic performed an oil change however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11611665, filed 2024-08, 99,848 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 38,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 23,768 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2020 Chevrolet Spark version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Spark FWD	1.4L 4-cyl	CVT	30	38	33	$2,050
Spark FWD	1.4L 4-cyl	5-speed manual	29	38	33	$2,050
Spark ACTIV FWD	1.4L 4-cyl	CVT	30	37	33	$2,050
Spark ACTIV FWD	1.4L 4-cyl	5-speed manual	29	37	32	$2,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 540 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

11037555Sep 26, 2026Other or unknown. This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
11037253Sep 4, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11035340Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown. PI to help diagnose A/C concern
11030974Apr 1, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
11030092Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
11030091Mar 9, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
11029950Mar 2, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss
11027697Jan 16, 2026Other or unknown. This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's
11027701Jan 14, 2026Other or unknown. This PI advised dealer technicians of possible causes of diesel fuel contamination in gasoline powered vehicles and advises of warranty direction.
11027601Jan 8, 2026Other or unknown. This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

See all 540 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Spark

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
2021	6	31,000	0	—	33	—	Not enough data
2020	20	23,768	0	—	33	—	Stable
2019	14	26,250	1	—	33	—	Not enough data
2018	9	2,000	0	—	33	—	Not enough data
2017	29	13,000	1	—	33	16 · Fewer	Stable
2016	28	39,284	1	—	34	0 · Fewer	Falling
2015	77	35,582	5	4	34	50 · Typical	Rising
2014	172	46,000	6	4	34	100 · More	Rising
2013	146	28,250	5	—	34	99 · More	Rising

All Chevrolet Spark model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2020 Chevrolet Spark as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Chevrolet Spark is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 7 complaints (35% of the total), followed by electrical system with 6.

Has the 2020 Chevrolet Spark been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2020 Chevrolet Spark get?

The EPA rates the 2020 Chevrolet Spark (Spark, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 30 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Spark reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 23,768 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 38,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.