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2021 Chevrolet Spark Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
31,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
33 mpgcombined, 1.4L 4-cyl FWD · 29 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (2) and fuel system (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 453 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 40 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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Spark. The contact stated that while driving through a bend in the road at 40 mph in the snow, the vehicle began to slide as they lost control. The contact ran over a road sign, which caused her to land in a ditch as the vehicle flipped onto its passenger side. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact did not seek medical attention but did suffer from two hematomas on her chest. The contact also suffered bruising to her right shoulder and pain on the right side of her body. A police report was not filed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703209, filed 2025-12, 60,000 miles

Engine: “I lease a car through Carvana, and they informed me that the car was safe and properly inspected. In the first 2 weeks, I took the Chevrolet to a certified dealership for a routine inspection. I was informed that the vehicle has severe mechanical and electrical issues. The engine needs to be replaced entirely because they found shredded metal pieces in the engine oil. The car also requires an entirely new steering and alignment system. It also needs a new heating system. The total cost is 7700, which is close to the current value of the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656556, filed 2025-04

Fuel system: “Purchased car new, Dec 2021. Drive infrequently because my work under 5 miles away and I go into the office x2/week. Car has approx 14500 on it. Last week the car would not start. Smelled like gasoline. Called Chevy and they towed it under the bumper to bumper warranty to nearest Chevy dealership, 7 miles away. Dealership called and said fuel line is corroded. We have had no snow in DC and the military base (where I live) does not use salt on road so this makes NO sense. …”

NHTSA complaint #11597430, filed 2024-06

Electrical system: “I lease a car through carvana, and they informed me that the car was safe and properly inspected. In the first 2 weeks, I took the chevrolet to a certified dealership for a routine inspection. I was informed that the vehicle has severe mechanical and electrical issues. The enginee needs to be completed replace they found shred metal pieces in the engine oil. The car also needs a completely new steering and alignment system. It also needs a new heating system. The total cost is 7500, which is close to the current value of the car. I have informed carvan and silver rock third party insurance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11656467, filed 2025-04

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 60,000 miles.

50%0–100%10–250%25–5050%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 31,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2021202420253
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 2021 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).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Spark FWD1.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual293833$2,050
Spark FWD1.4L 4-cylCVT303833$2,050
Spark ACTIV FWD1.4L 4-cylCVT303733$2,050
Spark ACTIV FWD1.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual293732$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 2021 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. 453 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 453 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Spark

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2021631,0000—33—Not enough data
20202023,7680—33—Stable
20191426,2501—33—Not enough data
201892,0000—33—Not enough data
20172913,0001—3316 · FewerStable
20162839,2841—340 · FewerFalling
20157735,582543450 · TypicalRising
201417246,0006434100 · MoreRising
201314628,2505—3499 · MoreRising

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

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2021 Chevrolet Spark have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Spark as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2021 Chevrolet Spark is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Spark get?

The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Spark (Spark, 1.4L 4-cyl) at 33 mpg combined, 29 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 2021 Chevrolet Spark reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,000 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 60,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.